Joewood

It is listed as Threatened by the State of Florida.



Specimen plant

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).

seeds are poisonous

White-crowned pigeons and other birds feed on the fruits of joewood, and the plant provides significant cover for wildlife (Brown et al. undated)

Dry sites. Coastal strand, coastal grassland, maritime hammock, pine rockland, coastal rock barren, rockland hammock.

• Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
• Insect pollinators (thought to be bees and wasps seeking nectar). (EDIS).