Texas Olive
Tune in to Rosie on the House every Saturday morning! We will be learning about the Tree of the Month: #TexasOlive!
Scientific: Cordia boissieri- Common: Texas olive, Mexican olive anacahuita
- Family: Boraginaceae
- Origin: The Lower Rio Grande Valley of south Texas into Mexico
- Landscape Use: Accent shrub or small tree, works well in both mesic and xeric landscapes.
- Form & Character: Rounded and colorful. When in bloom from a distance Texas olive looks somewhat like a rounded white oleander.
- Growth Habit: Slow growth to 15 feet (height and width) in Phoenix, somewhat taller in cooler, wetter climates.
- Foliage: Olive green 5 inches long leaves
- Flowers, Fruits & Seasonal Color: Produces masses of large showy white flowers with yellow centers that are about 2in across. Flowers during spring and fall after monsoons. Grows rounded, fleshy fruits that are edible but NOT tasty.
- Light, Soil, Watering, & Pruning: Full Sun. Well drained soil with ability to retain some nutrients. Requires infrequent deep irrigations during dry times; however, more water in the summer will hasten growth. Only prune to shape
- Disease & Pests: Texas root rot
Additional Comments: Texas olive is a very classy plant with very showy white flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. It does however have a short dormant period in winter during which it may look sparse. In certain parts of Mexico, leaves are used as a medicinal tea to treat rheumatism and bronchial congestion.
Home Maintenance Outdoor Living To-Do: #TexasOlive #TreeDiseases
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PODCAST
Justin Rohner of Agriscape.com discusses some of the features of our Tree Of The Month the Texas Olive tree. An evergreen that’s known as the feminine tree of the desert. Understanding the various types of tree diseases from the roots to the chutes and how to manage them. Thinking about that winter rye grass lawn, now is the time to prepare.
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SavATree’s Gary Peterson is joined by Certified Arborist Scott Calabrese. Discussing the Tree Of The Month the Texas Olive Tree. Lots of advantages to this hearty tree. Avoiding monsoon tree damage or uprooting. Discussion on palms tall and small from lightning strikes to pruning tips to avoid messy seeds falling. And a deep dive into Texas Root Rot. Are there ways to avoid it from killing your trees?
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