Reynosia septentrionalis
Photo by M. Catesbei, natural history of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands, ed. 2 (1748-1756) Nat. Hist. Carolina, ed. 2. Photograph belongs to the photographer who allows use for FNPS purposes only. Please contact the photographer for all other uses.
Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 11
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Darling Plum, Red Ironwood
Rhamnaceae
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 8-12 (20) ft | |
| Life Span: | Long-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Yellow-green | |
| Fruit Color: | Black, purple | |
| Phenology: | Evergreen. Blooms all year (flowers inconspicuous) with peak in spring-summer. | |
| Habitats: | Coastal hammocks. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Screen plant. Specimen shrub or small tree -- you can choose based on how you opt to prune (prune, don't shear). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Very long very dry periods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or 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: | Humus (organic, upland), Lime rock, Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Cover and food primarily for birds.