New Mexican Privet
Forestiera neomexicana
Planted 2016
The New Mexican Privet belongs to the Oleaceae or Olive family. It is a native to the intermountain area, adapts well to our various soils, and is very drought tolerant. It has gray/green foliage, white/yellow flowers, black berry-like fruit, and gold fall color. It can be grown as a small multi-stemmed tree or a large shrub.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 ft. | 10 ft. | 4-9 | Fast | Low |
Leaf
Gray-green, opposite, elliptical.
Fruit
Black fruit, berry-like.
Flower
White/yellow, inconspicuous, blooms Apr-May.
Advantages
Adapts to many different soil types, drought tolerant, low maintenance.
Disadvantages
No major pests.