Forestiera pubescens - Desert Olive (Plant) asclepias Flowers appear as 1-2 inch

Flowers appear as 1-2 inch long tassels in winter and spring

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guidance on how to ethically harvest

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Forestiera pubescens - Desert Olive (Plant) asclepias Flowers appear as 1-2 inchHighly 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