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Forestiera neomexicana Berry Girl, Berry Girl New Mexico Privet

Forestiera neomexicana Berry Girl, Berry Girl New Mexico Privet

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Berry Girl New Mexico Privet

Name: Berry Girl New Mexico Privet
Brand: High Country Gardens
SKU: HC014575
Price: 16.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.82 (17 reviews)

Forestiera neomexicana Berry Girl

SKU: HC014575

$16.99

per Plant - 5" Deep Pot

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Shipping begins the week of April 29th, 2024

Overview

New Mexico Privet is an attractive multi-stemmed shrub or small tree with ornamental white bark and brilliant yellow fall foliage. ‘Berry Girl’ is a female plant that sets a huge fall crop of dark purple berries eagerly eaten by song birds. You will need a female and male plant if you wish to get berries: See Forestiera neomexicana 'Happy Boy.' Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).

key features

Botanical Name

Forestiera neomexicana Berry Girl

Advantages

Native, Attracts Birds, Low Maintenance, Winter Interest, Privacy

Growing Zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Light Requirements

Full Sun

Soil Moisture

Waterwise

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Mature Height

12-18' tall

Mature Spread

12' wide

SKU

HC014575

Description

12-18' tall x 12' wide (cutting propagated). A deciduous, native shrub that develops great character with age. It can be grown into a dense hedge, or pruned to form a twisting, multi-stemmed small tree. The beautiful whitish bark accentuates the bright yellow fall foliage. Female plants produce considerable quantities of blue-black berries that are eaten by birds. Order at least one male and female plant to ensure berry set. A moderate to fast grower in any soil. Although drought tolerant, regular watering will help the plant to thrive and fill out quickly.

Planting Care

Growing Shrubs and Small Trees:
The shrubs and trees we sell are 1-2 year-old seedlings. These young plants appreciate some extra attention during their first 3 years in your landscape.

Preferred growing conditions:

Check each species soil preferences before planting. Some do well in clay while others do not.
Mulch with common mulching materials. As they get larger (2 ft. or more in height), thicken the mulch layer to a depth of 2-3 inches.
Even xeric (waterwise) species will establish better and grow more quickly when given regular irrigation during the first 3 years in the garden. As they begin to reach maturity, watering frequency can be reduced to a good deep soaking every 10 to 14 days during the heat of summer.
Plant in full sun or part sun depending on plant preference.
Dig a wide but shallow hole and enrich the soil with ample amounts of compost and Yum Yum. This will help them to grow and mature more quickly.

Special comments:

Most native shrubs and trees are highly recommended for providing wildlife habitat (nesting spots, fruit or seeds for songbirds and mammals, nectar for pollinators).
They are excellent for use to grow as natural (un-sheared!) hedges along fences, property lines and driveways. They live for many years once established.

Garden Care:

Fertilize in the fall with Yum Yum Mix and good quality compost. This is most important during the first 3 years in the landscape. Established plants don't need to be fertilized (unless growth is stunted by extremely poor soils).
Where browsing animals (rabbits, deer and others) are a problem, it is advisable to protect young plants with a wire cage. These can be removed after 3-4 years in the ground.
Mulching is essential to maintain the soil moisture these woody plants need to establish their deep growing roots. Be sure and replenish the mulch in fall and summer to keep it sufficiently deep.

Shipping Info

Zone	Shipping Status
Zone 2	Shipping begins the week of May 13th, 2024
Zone 3	Shipping begins the week of May 13th, 2024
Zone 4	Shipping begins the week of May 13th, 2024
Zone 5	Shipping begins the week of May 6th, 2024
Zone 6	Shipping begins the week of April 29th, 2024
Zone 7	Shipping begins the week of April 29th, 2024
Zone 8	Shipping begins the week of April 29th, 2024
Zone 9	Shipping begins the week of April 29th, 2024
Zone 10	Shipping begins the week of April 29th, 2024

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Berry Girl New Mexico Privet

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