The White Geiger tree has bright and beautiful white flowers. It blooms from Spring to Fall. Being salt and drought tolerant, it is often on city-approved tree lists. The flowers attract butterflies as a nectar source.
How to care for White Geiger
Light. Full sun is best, though it tolerates partial shade.
Water. Water regularly until established. It is then highly drought tolerant, but it blooms year-round only with enough rain or irrigation.
Soil and feeding. It grows in sand, clay, loam, and alkaline or acidic soils, as long as they drain well.
Size. Grows slowly to about 15 ft, sometimes 20 ft, with a 10–15 ft spread.
Pruning. It usually grows with several trunks. Prune while young to build a strong structure.
Problems to watch. No pests or diseases are of major concern. Its leaves and fruit do not create a litter problem.
Good to know. It has moderate tolerance of salty air. It takes cold to about 20°F, but a hard frost can strip its leaves.
Sources: UF/IFAS EDIS ENH340/ST181: Cordia boissieri, Texas Olive
