Forestiera pubescens

Devil's Elbow, Desert Olive, Texas Elbow Bush, Texas Forsythia, Spring Herald, Stretchberry

Family: Oleaceae Olive


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green, yellow
Bloom time Spring and Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Ground cover, winter interest
Height 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Spread 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black, blue, green
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing