New Mexican Privet
New Mexico privet is an upright shrub with bright, light green leaves that turn yellow in fall. It can be pruned into a multi-stemmed, tree-like shape or can be left as a rambling, rounded bush.
Its flowers are small, but showy when there are masses of them. The resulting fruit are small blue-black berries in late summer, which are rather showy and very attractive to birds. Fruit is produced by female plants only; plant several plants to ensure a male is present if berries are desired.
The white bark is a beautiful contrast to the light green leaves, an it shows well against dark backgrounds during the winter. It is an excellent choice for low water landscapes in Colorado Springs.
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New Mexican Privet
New Mexico privet is an upright shrub with bright, light green leaves that turn yellow in fall. It can be pruned into a multi-stemmed, tree-like shape or can be left as a rambling, rounded bush.
Its flowers are small, but showy when there are masses of them. The resulting fruit are small blue-black berries in late summer, which are rather showy and very attractive to birds. Fruit is produced by female plants only; plant several plants to ensure a male is present if berries are desired.
The white bark is a beautiful contrast to the light green leaves, an it shows well against dark backgrounds during the winter. It is an excellent choice for low water landscapes in Colorado Springs.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Forestiera pubescens var. pubescens
Pronunciation
for-es-STEER-uh pew-BES-senz
Mature Height
9 to 12 ft.
Mature Spread
8 to 12 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow-green
Bloom time
early summer
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
southwestern United States
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,500 ft.
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