Tietongue
Coccoloba diversifolia
Mason Brock (Masebrock)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Polygonaceae
- Genus:
- Coccoloba
- Species:
- Coccoloba diversifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Florida, Navassa Island, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Ametris nitocris, Epicorsia oedipodalis, Florida tussock moth (Halysidota cinctipes), Spiny Oak Slug (Euclea delphinii)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to coastal areas, tolerates salt spray