New Mexico privet is a handsome native large shrub/small tree with great adaptability to different growing conditions. Prune it up as a multi-stemmed small tree with ornamental white bark and glowing bright yellow fall color. Or use it as a durable shrub for clipping into hedges. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
New Mexico Privet (Desert Olive)
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Forestiera neomexicana
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun, Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
12-18' tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
12' wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Early to late spring
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Low Maintenance
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
Anywhere In The US, Hot Desert
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fall