Palo De Hueso

Haenianthus salicifolius

Native to:
Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Oleaceae
Genus:
Haenianthus
Species:
Haenianthus salicifolius
USDA Symbol:
HASA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
1000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, green
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist