Jamaica Caper-tree

Flowers open white and rapidly turn pink.



Use as a specimen plant. Can also be used as a hedge.

Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.



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

Attracts birds

Dry sites. Coastal hammocks. Disturbed sites.

• Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
• Attracts various pollinators.
• Larval host for Florida white (Appias drusilla) butterflies.