Milkbark

Drypetes diversifolia
(Whitewood)
Español: Nandina
It is listed as Endangered by the state of Florida.



Shade tree. Can be used as a specimen tree for its light colored bark. Slow growing.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Wildlife

Birds and other wildlife consume fruit.

Habitat

Rockland hammock.

Did You Know?

  • Interesting bark
  • Larval host for Florida white (Appias drusilla) butterfly.