Wild olive, American devilwood
Cartrema americanum
Oleaceae


Landscape Uses:

Ecological Restoration Notes:

Availability:
Native plant nurseries.
Description:
Height:
Growth Rate:
Range:
Southeastern United States south to the Indian River, Osceola, Highlands, Hardee, and Manatee counties.
Habitats:
Soils:
Moist to dry loamy or sandy soils with humusy top layer.
Nutritional Requirements:
Salt Water Tolerance:
Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water.
Salt Wind Tolerance:
Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation.
Drought Tolerance:
Light Requirements:
Light shade.
Flower Color:
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Fruit:
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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.


Jay Horn via iNaturalist.