Florida Nutmeg 🛑 Endangered

Torreya taxifolia

Taxonomy

Division:
Coniferophyta | - Conifers
Family:
Taxaceae
Genus:
Torreya
Species:
Torreya taxifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
More than 40 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr
Bloom Colors:
Not Applicable

Native Range

United States: Florida, Georgia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to limestone bluffs and ravines

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o