Alachua Buckthorn

Sideroxylon alachuense
(Clark's Buckthornsilver Buckthorn)
Español: Thymus
Can be pruned either as a small tree or a large shrub. Can also be used as a hedge.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Considertions

Thorns.

Wildlife

Fruits eaten by birds and small mammals.

Good cover plant.

Habitat

Moist hammocks. Rare.

Did You Know?

  • Interesting foliage, Thorns
  • Native bees love the flowers.