White Mangrove
Laguncularia racemosa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Combretaceae
- Genus:
- Laguncularia
- Species:
- Laguncularia racemosa
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Anacampsis lagunculariella, Nola apera, Nola lagunculariae, Sarasota plumigerella
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- saline, waterlogged, clay or sandy
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in mangrove ecosystems