elbow bush

 

spiky, angular native texas shrub with bright yellow, trumpet-shaped blooms that add a surprising softness, along with airy, olivate leaves

 

all plantsunderstory

\\ elbow bush (FOPU2)

\\ elbow bush (FOPU2)

plant details

elbow bush

identification

latin name: Forestiera pubescens

usda code:FOPU2

alternative name(s): Stretchberry, Spring herald

classification

ecotopes class: understory

ecological condition(s): shady woodlandcreekside

size range: medium – 6-12 ft

habit: shrub

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: full sun – part-shade

native range