New Mexico Privet
Forestiera neomexicana
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Oleaceae
Plant Description: Fast growing deciduous shrub with green to gray-green foliage. Inconspicuous yellow-white flowers bloom in spring followed by small black berries enjoyed by birds. Shape improves with age. Useful fast filler for desert conditions. Drought tolerant after established. Prefers alkaline soil and tolerates many different soil textures. Grows best with moderate water.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12-18' tall x 12' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green, Green
Bloom Colors: White, Yellow, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Commercial Concepts
- South Property Line
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Design Path
- Design Ideas-West
- Scene or Unseen
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Maintenance Path
- Rain Gardening
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
- Gathering Area
- Prudent Perennials
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
