Description
xAdd a tropical touch to your garden with the Soldierwood Tree (Colubrina elliptica). This wildlife-friendly evergreen thrives in full sun and coastal conditions.
- 🌿 Tropical Evergreen: A resilient tree with lush, elliptical leaves and dense foliage; grows 15-30 ft tall.
- 🐦 Wildlife-Friendly: Produces berry-like fruits loved by birds and small mammals, supporting local ecosystems.
- 🌞 Sun & Coastal Tolerance: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and withstands salt spray and windy conditions.
- 💧 Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established; suitable for sandy, loamy, or rocky soils with good drainage.
- ✂️ Easy to Prune: Shape its rounded canopy or remove damaged branches with minimal effort.
- 🪵 Durable Wood: Known as "soldierwood," prized historically for making tool handles and fence posts.
- 🪴 Container-Friendly: Can be grown in pots for patios or balconies; ideal for regions with occasional frost.
- 🌱 Size: Live tree, 12-24″ tall, perfect for starting your tropical landscape journey.
- 🌍 Native Range: Found in Florida, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America; thrives in tropical and subtropical zones.
- 🌸 Ecological Value: Inconspicuous flowers attract pollinators, while fruits feed wildlife.
- Common Name: Soldierwood / Coffee Colubrina
- Scientific Name: Colubrina elliptica
- Plant Size: Live starter tree, 12-24″ tall
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-draining; tolerates sandy, rocky, and loamy soils
- USDA Zones: 9-11 (container-friendly in cooler climates)
- Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant when established
- Growth Rate: Moderate to fast-growing in ideal conditions
- Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
- Special Features: Wildlife support, durable wood, and coastal hardiness
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Type: Starter Plant
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Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden
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