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

Category
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting