How to Grow and Care for Mexican olive

Mexican olive, also known as Texas wild olive, Anacahuita, White cordia, White geiger

Mexican olive is recognized for its resilience and low maintenance, making it an easy-care plant suitable for gardeners of various skill levels. The plant demands full sun exposure for optimal flowering and prefers well-draining soil, although it's tolerant of poor soils. Special care points include minimal watering once established, as mexican olive is drought-resistant, and pruning to maintain desired shape or remove any damaged branches. Regular fertilization is not crucial but can encourage robust growth.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Mexican olive

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	All year round
Hardiness Zones	9-11

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Mexican olive exhibits a voluptuous, rounded silhouette, reaching up to 15-25 feet (4.5-7.6 meters) both in height and width. Its bark presents a distinguished gray hue. The leaves are ovate, substantial in form, and extend to 5 inches (12.7 cm) in length, displaying a gray-green color above with a paler tone underneath. It flourishes prolifically with clusters of white, funnel-shaped, 2-inch (5 cm) blooms possessing yellow centers and a notable crepe-like petal texture. These blossoms give way to yellow-green, olive-like fruit.

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