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Groce, Rick

Forestiera reticulata

Forestiera reticulata Torr.

Netleaf Forestiera, Netleaf Swampprivet

Oleaceae (Olive Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: FORE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Breeding System: Dioecious
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 12 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: TX

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry

Benefit

Attracts: Birds , Butterflies
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

Bibliography

Bibref 297 - Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.

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Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Webref 1 - Texas Native Shrubs (2002) Texas A&M University Agriculture Program and Leslie Finical, Dallas Arboretum

Additional resources

USDA: Find Forestiera reticulata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Forestiera reticulata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Forestiera reticulata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2024-09-24
Research By: TWC Staff

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