Hog Plum
Hog Plum
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Colubrina texensis
Colubrina texensis
Texas and Mexico
1
–
3 feet
1
–
3 feet
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
Birds
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About This Plant
Sun/partial-shade; deciduous, with soft ovate leaves, pale branches said to resemble snakeskin, and unusual greenish-yellow blooms in spring. In sun this small shrub exhibits more of a rounded form; in shade it tends to ramble a bit; in either scenario, selective pruning easily keeps it tidy. Hog plum’s drupes are a favorite food for birds, and it makes excellent shelter for wildlife due to its dense zigzag branching.
Maintenance
None required.
Features
Plant Type:
Small Shrub
Size:
1-3' H, 1-3' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy, Thin
Wildlife:
Birds
Flower Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
February, March, April
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Ehretia anacua
Dietes grandiflora
Leucaena retusa
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