Jamaican Dogwood
Scientific Name
Piscidia piscipula
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
10a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Jamaican Dogwood grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
High
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
All parts are posionous
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
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Plant Type
- Trees - Large
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Irregular
Leaf Persistence
Jamaican Dogwood is Deciduous
Spread
30-50 feet
Height
30-50 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- February
Flower Color
- Purple
- White
Additional Detail
Deciduous; lavender/white flowers; all parts are poisonous; provides food for wildlife. Brown fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds
