Greenheart

Colubrina arborescens
(Coffee Colubrina)
Español: Encina
Listed as endangered in Florida. Please acquire from appropriate sources.



Large tree or small shrub. Buffer planting or specimen tree.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Considertions

Seeds. Can become a weed.

Wildlife

Birds and other small wildlife consume seed.

Habitat

Rockland hammocks and understory of pine rocklands.

Did You Know?

  • Interesting foliage
  • Pollinated by bees (http://tropical.theferns.info/).