Forestiera pubescens - Desert Olive (Plant) Tree Pink flowers attract hummingbirds

Pink flowers attract hummingbirds

but is a much smaller shrub suitable for smaller spaces

historically nearby mesas

The 2nd edition of Seed Propagation of Native California Plants contains revisions of plant names to reflect current scientific nomenclature and a few additions of propagation notes

Spreads by underground roots

Forestiera pubescens - Desert Olive (Plant) Tree Pink flowers attract hummingbirdsHighly recommended drought tolerant shrub. Birds love the berries and the small yellow flowers are fragrant. Nice as an informal hedge in hot, dry locations. Looks best with some water. This is a larval host plant for hairstreak butterflies. Plant Characteristics Family Name Oleaceae Species Name Forestiera pubescens Common Name Desert Olive Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower