Jamaica-dogwood

Piscidia piscipula
(Fish-poison Tree)
Español: Impatiens
Shade tree. Also good for hedge rows.

Tolerance

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).

Habitat

Dry sites. Hammocks, somewhat shady areas near the coast.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Showy fruits
  • Larval host for cassius blue (Leptotes cassius) and hammock skipper (Polygonus leo) butterflies.
  • Attracts bee pollinators.