CORDIA BOISSIERI
Texas Wild Olive

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This small tree is recommended to be planted in the ground only in tropical locations. It does
not look attractive if kept in a pot. Cordia boissieri can tolerate the cold more than Cordia sebestena. It is relatively cold tolerant, but it can loose its leaves during a hard freeze. This is
one of the best flowering trees to have in the landscape near a house. It is a relatively small
tree, clean, doesn't have a bad root system and blooms most of the year. Its small height
and slow growth is suitable for gardeners with limited space. It is called "Texas Olive" for
its olive like fruits called drupe. The fruits attracts birds and other wildlife, but is not recommended to be eaten by humans.

Quick Facts
-blooms most of the year
-drought tolerant when established
-rough textured leaves