Coccoloba barbadensis

Coccoloba barbadensis

Native to:
Belize | El Salvador | Guatemala | Honduras | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygonaceae
Genus:
Coccoloba
Species:
Coccoloba barbadensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
white, cream
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–45 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates more readily. Seeds should be cleaned of fruit pulp before sowing.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI