Black Torch

This plant is considered to be Threatened in Florida. Please preserve in the landscape and acquire new plants in an environmentally sound manner (seed or nursery-grown plants).



Good as a buffer plant. Could be used as an informal hedge.

Tolerant of inundation with brackish water



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Wildlife food and shelter.

Coastal scrub, hammocks, pine rocklands, coastal flats.

• Showy flowers, Interesting foliage