Red Mangrove
Scientific Name
Rhizophora mangle
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
10a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Red Mangrove grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Wet
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
High
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
High
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Medium
Plant Shape
- Irregular
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Red Mangrove is Evergreen
Spread
30-40 feet
Height
20-40 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Coarse
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Flower Color
- Yellow
Additional Detail
Yellow, year-round flowers . Brown fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies
