Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

blolly, beefwood

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Guapira discolor

Family:

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:

Availability:

Native Nurseries

Propagation:

Seed.

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

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

Soil pH:

Calcareous

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.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

Once logged for its wood.

General Comments:

Listed as Endangered by the State of Florida.