Forestiera neo-mexicana Wild olive (Oleaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Forestiera neo-mexicana
Wild olive
Deciduous shrub
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The Forestiera neo-mexicana plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Texas to New Mexico, west to California. It is a member of the Oleaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wild olive. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. pubescens glabrifolia. Adelia neo-mexicana.

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Latin Name:  Forestiera neo-mexicana
Common Name:  Wild olive
Family:  Oleaceae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry slopes and ridges below 2000 metres[71].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[1, 11, 182]. Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil[200]. Tolerates dry sites[200]. Flowers are produced in the axils of the previous years leaves[227]. Plants do not fruit well in Britain, probably due to a lack of sunshine[11].

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