Growing Guide: Pigeon Plum

Attribute Details
Botanical Name Coccoloba diversifolia
Common Names Pigeon Plum, Dove Plum, Tie-Tongue
Family Polygonaceae
Origin Florida, Caribbean, Central America
Plant Type Evergreen fruiting tree
Life Cycle Perennial
Mature Size 25–35 ft tall (sometimes up to 50 ft) x 15–25 ft wide
Light Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs Low once established; drought-tolerant
Soil Well-drained sandy, rocky, or limestone soil
Bloom Time Spring–Summer
Flower Color Greenish-white
USDA Zones 9–11
Florida Native Yes
Propagation Seeds
Seasonal Traits Evergreen
Time to Harvest 2–4 years; fruits ripen late summer–fall