Cordia boissieri
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Cordia boissieri

anacahuita
Texas olive

  family boraginaceae 
  genus cordia 

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Identification
Genus  Cordia Species  boissieri Variety  Cultivar  Common names  anacahuita   Texas olive Family  BORAGINACEAE Specimen number  S10220 Data source  HumGrdn p69
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Evergreen Stature  Tree Growth form  Rounded Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  8' - 10' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to partial shade Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Soil texture 04,23,29 Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 09a-09b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Cordia boissieri has a good supply of nectar that hummingbirds feed on. This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit. Texas olive (also known as anacahuita) does best in full sun to partial shade.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  yes Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  yes Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Cordia boissieri is thought to originate from Texas and Mexico.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Cordia boissieri is evergreen. Flowers: Texas olive (locally known in some parts as anacahuita) has azalea-like blossoms with yellow throats. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. The blossoms are most often a white color.

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