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Wild olive, American devilwood
Cartrema americanum
Oleaceae
 

Copyright by: Jay Horn via iNaturalist.

Availability: Native plant nurseries.

Range: Southeastern United States south to the Indian River, Osceola, Highlands, Hardee, and Manatee counties.

Plant Map Map of select IRC data from peninsular Florida.

 Map of suggested ZIP codes from South Florida north to southern Brevard, Osceola, Polk, and Pasco counties.

 Map of ZIP codes with habitat recommendations from the Monroe County Keys north to Martin and Charlotte counties.

Soils: Moist to dry loamy or sandy soils with humusy top layer.

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.

Light Requirements: Light shade.

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.


Copyright by: Jay Horn via iNaturalist.


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