Forestiera pubescens (Elbow Bush)

Elbow Bush gets its name from the way it forms branches at close to 90-degree angles. It has an irregular shape and dense growth, often forming thickets. Elbow Bush is one of the first plants to flower. It is a must-have in any wildscape or naturalized garden since it is wildlife friendly. It provides fruit, shelter, and nesting opportunities for birds and early blooms provide nectar for bees and butterflies. Elbow Bush does well as a background or screen shrub.   AT A GLANCE Texas native Yes Water use Low, medium Sun exposure Sun to shade Bloom color Yellow Bloom time Spring Mature height 6-10 ft Mature spread 6-10 ft Attracts Birds, bees, butterflies Host plant Io moth and Hairstreak butterflies.   DISTRIBUTION MAPS  USDA MAP BONAP MAP  Present in state  Present in county and native  Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state           Not present in state  Present and rare, native in county  Previously present, now extinct