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Texas Hog Plum (Colubrina texensis)
Texas Hog Plum (Colubrina texensis)
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Texas Hog Plum
Colubrina texensis
Other Common Names: Hog Plum
Top Pick: A tough native shrub or small tree that provides fruit for wildlife and works well for natural screening.
Quick Plant Info
- āļø Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
- š§ Water: Low
- šæ Type: Shrub / Small Tree
- š Mature Size: 10ā20 ft tall Ć 8ā15 ft wide
Plant Traits
North Texas Native
Description
A versatile native that can be grown as a large shrub or small tree, providing structure and wildlife value.
Texas Hog Plum produces small flowers followed by fruit that attracts birds. Its branching structure creates habitat and can be used for informal screening or hedges.
š¼ Why it works
- Excellent drought tolerance
- Provides fruit for birds
- Can be used for screening or hedging
- Adaptable to different landscape roles
š¦ Wildlife value
Provides fruit for birds and structure for shelter. Supports insect life cycles and contributes to habitat complexity.
Adds ecological value in native landscapes.
š± Where it thrives
Best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It performs well in dry landscapes and naturalized plantings.
- Wildlife habitat plantings
- Screening and hedges
- Naturalized areas
Soil: Adaptable; tolerates clay, rocky, and well-drained soils.
āļø Growth & maintenance
Can be pruned to shape or trained as a small tree. Minimal maintenance once established.
š§ Water (establishment note)
Water during establishment; once established, it tolerates drought well.
Pickup Information
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