Availability:
Widely cultivated.
Dimensions: Typically 25-50 feet in height with a 25-45 feet spread; to 83 feet in Florida. Taller than broad.
Range:
Southeastern United States south to Polk County, where collected once by H.H. Hume in 1936
(s.n. FLAS).
Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.
Salt Water Tolerance: Low; does not tolerate flooding by salt or brackish water.
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low; salt wind may burn the leaves.
Light Requirements: Light shade to shade.
Wildlife and Ecology: Provides significant food and cover for birds and other wildlife. Attracts pollinators.
References: Ward & Ing (
1997).
Comments: We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.