Swamp Privet, Eastern swampprivet
Forestiera acuminata
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Basic Information
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: forestiera
Plant ID (slug): forestiera-acuminata
Numeric ID: 681
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Forestiera acuminata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
South-eastern N. America - South Carolina to Florida, west to Texas and Kansas.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: The fruit is chewed[177]. It is about 25mm long with a thin dry flesh surrounding a large seed[227, 229].
Medicinal Uses
Miscellany A decoction of the roots and bark has been taken as a 'health beverage'.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Forestiera acuminata Swamp Privet, Eastern swampprivet PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Forestiera acuminata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is in flower from March to April, and the seeds ripen in July. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.