Texas Swamp Privet, Desert Olive, Narrow-leaf Forestiera, Elbow Bush, Panalero, Chaparral Blanco
Forestieraangustifolia

Family: Oleaceae (oh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Forestiera (for-es-STEER-uh)
Species: angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh)

Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting