Brushholly
Xylosma flexuosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Brushholly is a versatile evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves and a naturally dense growth habit. It produces inconspicuous flowers from spring through fall and can be maintained as a formal hedge or allowed to grow in a more natural form. The plant is drought tolerant once established and adapts well to various soil conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Brushholly takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The extended blooming period from March through November provides nectar for small insects, bees, and butterflies throughout most of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Brushholly need?
- Brushholly grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Brushholly bloom?
- Brushholly blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Brushholly native?
- Brushholly (Xylosma flexuosa) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Brushholly attract?
- Brushholly draws nectar insects.
- Is Brushholly HOA-friendly?
- Brushholly takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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