Swamp-Redwood
Erythroxylum areolatum
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
iNaturalist: © j-stauffer (iNaturalist #182633371)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Erythroxylaceae
- Genus:
- Erythroxylum
- Species:
- Erythroxylum areolatum
- USDA Symbol:
- ERAR17
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, open woodland areas