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Forestiera angustifolia
Forestiera angustifolia Torr.
Narrow-leaf Forestiera, Tanglewood, Desert Olive, Texas Swamp-privet, Panalero, Elbow Bush
Oleaceae (Olive Family)
Synonym(s): Forestiera puberula, Forestiera texana
USDA Symbol: FOAN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Rounded, evergreen shrub with smooth, gray branches coming off the main stem at 90 degree angles. Leaves simple, smooth, linear with entire margins. Flowers inconspicuous; greenish-yellow produced in clusters in the spring.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Leaf Shape: Linear
Leaf Margin: Entire
Breeding System: Dioecious
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Alkaline (pH>7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: High
Drought Tolerance: High
Heat Tolerant: yes
Soil Description: Dry, alkaline, well-drained.
Benefit
Use Wildlife: Birds and small mammals browse twigs and fruit.Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Birds
Nectar Source: 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 Discovery Gardens - Dallas, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 297 - Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Forestiera angustifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Forestiera angustifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Forestiera angustifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-10Research By: TWC Staff