Cuban Tree Destroyer
Dendrophthora domingensis
- Native to:
- Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Puerto Rico, United States
iNaturalist: © octavio_riverah (iNaturalist #185012603)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Santalaceae
- Genus:
- Dendrophthora
- Species:
- Dendrophthora domingensis
- USDA Symbol:
- DEDO
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal or dry forest areas