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 |