Guapira discolor
blolly, beefwood
Nyctaginaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
tree
Size:
20 - 30 (45) ft tall
Life Span:
long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
green
Fruit Color:
red
Phenology:
Evergreen. Blooms (not showy) in late spring. Fruits ripen summer-fall.
Noted For:
Showy Fruits, Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Small tree or large shrub known for its shiny leaves. Can be used in difficult sites (such as road edges, spoil piles, etc.).
Considerations:
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Somewhat moist, no flooding ---- to ---- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Lime Rock
Suitable to Grow In:
10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators, Birds
Seeds eaten by birds. Also provides cover.
Native Habitats:
Dry-moist sites. Tropical hammocks, pine rocklands, coastal rock flats, coastal hammocks.
