Forestiera pubescens - Desert Olive

Deciduous shrub to 8 ft. Light green leaves contrast nicely with gray bark. Creamy, fragrant flowers in spring followed by dark purple fruit in fall. Good pollinator and wildlife plant. Effective slope stabilizer. Full to part sun. Low water; looks best with supplemental water. Prefers fast draining soils. Hardy to 10º F.

Photo 1 photo credit: Nova 

Photo 2 photo credit: Sir Amanito di Nicolao

Photo 3 photo credit: Vojtėck Zavadil