Rhizophora mangle
Red Mangrove
Rhizophoraceae
Plant Specifics
| Form: | Tree | |
| Size: | 20-50 (70) ft tall by 15-40 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Yellow | |
| Fruit Color: | Green,brown | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen | |
| Noted for: | Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Very good for coastal stabilization. Can act as a specimen plant in coastal areas. This tree is noted for its prop roots. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Propagation: | Seeds sprout on the plant and drop as a propagule into the water. Sprouted seed can be collected and moved to desired location. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability: | Native nurseries, Seed, Specialty providers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| (Aquatic ----- to ----- Usually moist, occasional inundation) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: | Aquatic ----- to ----- Usually moist, occasional inundation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray/ Salty Soil Tolerance: | High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil or other substrate: | Marine alluvium, Lime rock | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ecology
| Wildlife: |
Mangroves provide good cover and habitat for many birds, fish and other animals. | |
| Insects: | Pollinated by wind | |
| Native Habitats: | Wet sites. Mangrove swamps. Shallow waters of coastal areas, edges of lagoons. |
Distribution and Planting Zones
Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 11 9A 9B
USDA zones are based on minimum winter temperatures
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