New Mexico privet is a hardy native shrub with a naturally rounded to upright habit and soft green foliage that provides a relaxed, natural look in the landscape. It produces small yellowish flowers in spring followed by berries that attract birds. Because of its adaptability and moderate size, it works well in informal hedges, wildlife plantings, and mixed native shrub borders. It provides a durable, regionally appropriate option for residential landscapes that lean toward naturalistic design.
New Mexico Privet
Forestiera pubescens
Cultivars: 'Desert Privet', 'Compact Form'
