Downy Forestiera

Forestierapubescens

Family
Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Forestiera (for-es-STEER-uh)
Species
pubescens (pew-BES-senz)
Synonym
Forestiera pubescens var. pubescens
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Arlington, Texas

Austin, Texas(3 reports)

Belton, Texas

De Leon, Texas

Hondo, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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Moffat, TX | April 2009 | neutral

Common plant in woods and along fence rows, usually 4'- 6' tall, can form thickets. Also known as Texas Forsythia and Texas Elbow-bush. F...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | June 2007 | positive

Downy Forestiera, Forestiera pubescens is native to Texas and other States.

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Common Mestra
(Mestra amymone)
Indian Grey Hornbill
(Ocyceros birostris)
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Common Mestra
(Mestra amymone)
Indian Grey Hornbill
(Ocyceros birostris)