Forestiera pubescens - Desert Olive (Plant) Size:5G broad leaf dogwood with a

broad leaf dogwood with a bright golden edge

s Cascade Range

One of several native species of Agave

Genetic Diversity

and floods

Forestiera pubescens - Desert Olive (Plant) Size:5G broad leaf dogwood with aHighly recommended drought tolerant shrub. Birds love the berries and the small yellow flowers are fragrant. Nice as an informal hedge in hot, dry locations. Looks best with some water. This is a larval host plant for hairstreak butterflies. Plant Characteristics Family Name Oleaceae Species Name Forestiera pubescens Common Name Desert Olive Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower