Natives For Your Neighborhood
Conservation of rare plants, animals, and ecosystems

Dimensions: Typically 30-50 feet in height with a 25-40 feet spread; to 74 feet in Florida. Taller than broad.

Range: Widespread in North America south to Brevard, Osceola, and Hillsborough counties; Mexico.

 Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.

Salt Water Tolerance: Low; does not tolerate flooding by salt or brackish water.

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low; salt wind may burn the leaves.

References: Ward & Ing (1997).

Comments: We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.