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Coccoloba diversifolia
Shade tree. Narrow crown is said to make it a good choice for avenues, narrow entryways, and areas between houses.
Can be used as a large container
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.
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Wildlife, Fruits are used by birds and other wildlife.
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Habitat, Coastal uplands
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Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Nectar plant for large orange sulphur (Phoebis agarithe), Schaus' swal
- Elegant and compact
- Cornerstone plant in South Florida
- Deciduous
- Beautiful purple-brown crownshaft
- Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor
Heliotropium gnaphalodes
Is listed as Endangered in Florida.
Hedges; small specimen plants; mass planting; ground cover; large planters. Dune reclamation.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt
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Considertions, A beautiful shrub for oceanfront gardens, but susceptible to diseases inland.
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Habitat, Coastal uplands, dunes.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Nectar plant for Miami blue (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri) and other butterfly speci
- Beloved in South Florida
- Does poorly oceanside
- Attracts butterflies
- Relatively compact and narrow canopy
