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Elbowbush
Ash Family : Oleaceae
Latin Name : Forestiera pubescens
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Cool
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock – good
Remarks :
Other common names, "Downy forestiera",
"Spring-herald" and "Stretchberry". Sometimes
a small tree that can grow up to 15 feet tall, but
it usually is a straggling, irregular shaped shrub.
Flowers April to may with the fruit forming
June to October. Prefers mostly rich, moist soils
along streams and creeks. The fruit is eaten by
many species of birds. The shrubby growth form
provides good cover for wildlife. This plant is
palatable and is susceptible to heavy browsing
by some livestock.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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