General Landscape Uses: Shade tree, street tree, ornamental tree, coastal landscapes
Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, drought and salt tolerance, habitat creation and biodiversity support, carbon sequestration, riparian restoration, climate resilience
Description: A tropical evergreen tree that is highly prized for its dense, symmetrical canopy and graceful, layered branches.
Dimensions: height 30 – 50 ft; spread 30 – 40 ft
Growth Rate: Moderate
Native Range: Central America, Caribbean, norther South America, and southern Florida.
Native Habitats: Coastal areas, dry forests, and along riverbanks
Soils: Well-draining, but is highly adaptable to various soil types, including sandy and slightly alkaline soils
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: High to moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: High
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full to Part Sun
Flower Color: Yellow
Flower Characteristics: Tiny, inconspicuous
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Small, inconspicuous that are green when young, maturing to a dark brown or black
Wildlife and Ecology: Wildlife habitat, erosion control
Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, cuttings, and air layering
Comments:
Robert K. –
Wonderful tree!
Henry Timmes –
Tree arrived healthy and in good condition. Was installed where instructed. Now it’s mother natures turn to do her thing. Will use this company for all plantscaping needs.