Carolina laurelcherry
Prunus caroliniana
Rosaceae


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Availability:
Available at Indian Trails Native Nursery in Lake Worth (561-641-9488).
Description:
Height:
30-40 feet
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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.
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Light Requirements:
Full sun
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Wildlife and Ecology:
Provides significant food and cover for wildlife. Attracts pollinators.
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Comments:
For a digitized image of Elbert Little's Florida range map, visit the Exploring Florida website. We are currently adding data for this species. If you would like to contribute to the development of this species account, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page.