Black Mangrove
Scientific Name
Avicennia germinans
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
9a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Black Mangrove grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy Clay
Soil Moisture
Wet
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
High
DroughtTolerance
None
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Medium
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Round
Leaf Persistence
Black Mangrove is Evergreen
Spread
10-20 feet
Height
20-30 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Month
- Periodically
Flower Color
- Cream
- Yellow
- White
Additional Detail
Very good for salty shorelines with full sun; produces pneumatophores (breathing roots) that protrude around base of tree. | | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts pollinators
