Cordia boissieri
Wild Olive
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Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) - Description
C. boissieri is native to New Mexico, Texas, Mexico, and adapted to low and intermediate deserts. It bears ivak, rough-surfaced, grayish green leaves and white 2.5 inch clustered flowers with yellow throats which begin to bloom in midspring.
Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) - Blooming
Cordia are members of the Forget-Me-Not family, and like their relatives, are known for their fragrant flowers with white/yellow or orange/red blooms. They begin blooming in the springtime, with a possibility of a second blooming season in fall.
Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) - Growth
Deciduous or evergreen trees, shrubs, and climbers. Cordias do best in full sun or partial shade. Tree can grow to approx. 10 ft. tall. However, different varieties vary greatly in height and width. Grows best in high humidity. Cordias are mostly grown as specimen trees. In areas where Cordia is not growing hardy, raise plants in a warm greenhouse or conservatory. A warm greenhouse has a minimum temperature of 55F (13C). During the day, temperatures should be set to 55-64F (13-18C) or above, and at night, the temperature should be at 55F (13C).
Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) - Planting
Should be planted 8'-9' or more apart from one another due to its dense growing patterns. Ideal climate and soil patterns vary by variety.
Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) - Pest
Common problems include leaf spots, rust, and mushroom root rot.
Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) - Interesting facts
Cordia is endemic to tropical Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America.
Wild Olive (Cordia boissieri) - Soil and irrigation
Irrigation requirements vary by species/variety. Cordia boissieri ("Texas Olive") and C. subcordata ("Kou") both require moderate water, whereas C. parvifolia ("Little-Leaf Cordia") and C. sebestena ("Geiger Tree") have greater drought tolerance and require less irrigation.
