Erithalis fruticosa
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 11
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Black Torch
Rubiaceae
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 4-8 ft tall by 4-6 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | White | |
| Fruit Color: | Red,black | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen. Blooms and fruits year round. | |
| Habitats: | Coastal scrub, hammocks, pine rocklands, coastal flats. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Good as a buffer plant. Could be used as an informal hedge. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Not wet but not extremely dry | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Tolerant of inundation with brackish water | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Lime rock, Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Wildlife food and shelter.