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(Colubrina texensis)
Texan Hogplum (Colubrina texensis)
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Cleveland Powell
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Photo by: Cleveland Powell | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Cleveland Powell | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-04-24T12:23:07-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements
| • Precipitation | 23" - 28" |
| • High Temp. | 93°F - 97°F |
| • Low Temp. | 35°F - 43°F |
Summary
Colubrina texensis, commonly known as Texan Hogplum, is a deciduous shrub native to the chaparral and thorn scrub regions of Northeast Mexico and Texas, particularly thriving in the Rio Grande Plains. It typically grows to a height of 3-10 feet (0.9-3 meters) and a width of 4-12 feet (1.2-3.7 meters), featuring a dense, multi-stemmed form. The small, inconspicuous greenish-white flowers bloom in spring and summer, followed by attractive reddish-brown fruits that persist into winter, providing visual interest and food for wildlife.
Texan Hogplum is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used for erosion control, as a wildlife attractant, and in restoration projects. This shrub requires minimal maintenance once established and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and while it does best with medium water, it can survive with less once established.CC BY-SA 4.0
Texan Hogplum is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is often used for erosion control, as a wildlife attractant, and in restoration projects. This shrub requires minimal maintenance once established and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and while it does best with medium water, it can survive with less once established.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-10 feet
- Width: 4-12 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Chaparral and thorn scrub regions of Northeast Mexico and Texas, particularly in the Rio Grande Plains
Other Names
Common Names: Texas Colubrina
Scientific Names: Colubrina texensis, Rhamnus texensis, Rhamnus drummondii
GBIF Accepted Name: Colubrina texensis (Torr. & A.Gray) Gray