Coyotillo
Coyotillo
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Karwinskia humboldtiana
Karwinskia humboldtiana
Margarita, Tullidora
Texas and northern Mexico
3
–
6 feet
3
–
6 feet
Toxic
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Evergreen
Birds
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About This Plant
Sun or partial shade; fuller form in sun. Coyotillo is thornless and evergreen, with soft, lime-green, strongly veined leaves and a nice rounded shrub form.
Coyotillo is rarely used in domestic settings north of Mexico, since the attractive black berries are poisonous. However, it is used medicinally in Mexico, and it’s useful in native South Texas wildscape, providing cover and plenty of fruit for mockingbirds. Mature specimens can be seen at the San Antonio Botanical Garden.
Maintenance
Occasional shaping and litter cleanup. Can be severely cut back as needed to restart, although this is best done in spring before the growing season.
Features
Plant Type:
Large Shrub
Size:
3-6' H, 3-6' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Birds
Flower Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
The berries are poisonous.
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Leucophyllum frutescens
Porleria angustifolia
Celtis ehrenbergiana
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