Botanical Name
Cordia boissieri
Plant Type
Trees (Small)/Large Shrubs
Native To
Native to Texas (not part of Edwards Plateau or Blackland Prairie)
Plant Height Min
15ft
Plant Height Max
15ft
Plant Spread Min
15ft
Plant Spread Max
15ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Interest To
Summer
Plant Color
Grey
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Water Needs
Very Low
Furry-textured foliage; top may die in hard freeze; some report the fruit as edible but not palatable; fruit can be messy so don't plant near paved surfaces or rain gardens; prune to shape or to raise canopy if needed