Lignum-vitae

While most of these slow-growing trees were harvested for their wood, one Florida key retained its population because it was privately owned. It's now the Lignum-Vitae State Park, which is accessible only via boat.



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).

Very slow growing--as little as an inch per year after the seedling stage if not fertilized.

Catbirds and mockingbirds eat the seeds. (IRC)

Rockland hammock.

• Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
• Larval host plant for lyside sulphur (Kricogonia lyside) butterflies. (IRC and Hammer)
• Attracts bees and butterflies.