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Xylosma flexuosa
Xylosma flexuosa (Kunth) Hemsl.
Brush Holly, Brushholly
Flacourtiaceae (Flacourtia Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: XYFL3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Breeding System: Flowers Unisexual , Monoecious
Fruit Type: Berry
Size Notes: Usually up to about 6 feet tall. Can grow to 30 feet tall in some habitats.
Fruit: Red
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jan , Feb , Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov , Dec
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Chaparral & brush country
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Blooms ornamental, Fruits ornamental, Long-bloomingUse Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Fruit-birds, Fruit-mammals
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. BenderSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Xylosma flexuosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Xylosma flexuosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Xylosma flexuosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2008-06-01Research By: TWC Staff