Chihuahuan Basins and Playas, Chihuahuan Desert Grasslands, Chihuahuan Montane Woodlands, Low Mountains and Bajadas, Stockton Plateau
Balcones Canyonlands, Edwards Plateau Woodland
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Tree
Height
6
to
12
ft.
Spread
3
to
6
ft.
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Limestone, Alkaline
Light Requirement
Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Native Habitat
Grassland, Woodland
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Season
Spring
Seasonal Interest
Flowers
Wildlife Benefit
Birds
Maintenance
Very drought tolerant. Needs well drained soil. Can be temperamental and typically grown in limestone areas of Central Texas. Propagation: Seed.
Comments
Blooms March-May. Fast growing. This evergreen shrubby tree has interesting leaves with wavy edges and blue-black berries. Is often found growing in the understory of woodland edge. Replaces Invasive: Ligustrum.
References
1) Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas. 2) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=GAOV. 3) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=12219&locationType=County&mapType=Normal, 4) Native and Adapted Landscape Plants, City of Austin and Texas A&M, 2014, 5) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=27834#null, 6) Native and Adapted Landscape Plants, City of Austin and Texas A&M, 2014.
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