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eastern swampprivet

Scientific Name: Forestiera acuminata

Family: Oleaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Eastern Swamp Privet (Forestiera acuminata)

Forestiera acuminata, commonly known as eastern swamp privet, is a deciduous shrub or small tree found in the southeastern and central United States. It offers potential for garden use and is found in diverse environments.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Eastern Swamp Privet can be shrubby, implying potentially dense growth that might provide shelter for small animals.

Considerations for Children

  • The glossy-green, pointed-oval leaves arranged in pairs on bright green twigs, as well as the older ivory-gray branches, could be attractive to children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Forestiera acuminata (Michx.) Poir.
  • Common Names: Eastern swamp privet, swamp privet, Texas forestiera, Texas swampprivet.
  • Family: Oleaceae (Olive family)
  • Synonym: Forestiera acuminata var. vestita Palmer

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to the southeastern and central United States.
  • Common to uncommon in eastern Oklahoma.
  • Habitat includes lake margins and wetlands.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous shrub or small tree.
  • Grows to approximately 3 meters (9ft 10in), but can reach 25-35 ft. when grown as a tree.
  • Glossy-green, pointed-oval leaves arranged in pairs on bright green, new twigs.
  • Older branches are ivory-gray.
  • Flowers from March to April.
  • Seeds ripen in July.
  • Flowers are monoecious.
  • Can be thicket-forming.

Ecological Role

  • Eastern swamp privet is drought-tolerant.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Mentioned as being resistant to 2,4-D herbicide.

Additional Information

  • Information available from the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
  • Discover Life provides information about its biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution.
  • Details available in the USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.
  • American Forests National Tree Register includes information about champion trees of this species.
  • Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens.