Pigeon Plum

Coccoloba Diversifolia

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Overview

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba diversifolia) is a resilient evergreen native to Florida, valued for its attractive, mottled bark and dense, round canopy. Maturing to around 35-50 ft tall with a spread of 20-30 ft, this tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soils. Small white flowers and purplish-black fruits attract wildlife, making it a pragmatic choice for naturalistic landscapes and wildlife gardens.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 10–11Climate Subtropical

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba diversifolia) is a resilient evergreen native to Florida

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — valued for its attractive

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — Maturing to around 35-50 ft tall with a spread of 20-30 ft

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — this tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soils

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — Small white flowers and purplish-black fruits attract wildlife

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — making it a pragmatic choice for naturalistic landscapes and wildlife gardens

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — scientifically known as Coccoloba diversifolia

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–25 Ft.
Mature width: 20–30 Ft.

Classification

Family: Polygonaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba diversifolia) is a resilient evergreen native to Florida

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — valued for its attractive

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — Maturing to around 35-50 ft tall with a spread of 20-30 ft

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — this tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soils

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — Small white flowers and purplish-black fruits attract wildlife

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — making it a pragmatic choice for naturalistic landscapes and wildlife gardens

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — scientifically known as Coccoloba diversifolia

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — is an attractive and hearty evergreen tree native to coastal areas in the southeastern United States

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — This versatile species is ideal for landscape designs aimed at embodying a tropical or subtropical aesthetic

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — and parts of Central America

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — while also prioritizing resilience and low maintenance

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — <br><br>Typically reaching heights of 15 to 25 feet with a comparable spread

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — the Pigeon Plum boasts a dense

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — rounded canopy offering lush shade

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — Its leaves are notable for their variable shapes

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — ranging from ovate to oblong

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — and measuring about 2 to 6 inches long

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — The foliage exhibits a leathery texture with a shiny

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — dark green upper surface and a paler underside.<br><br>In spring and summer

Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba Diversifolia) — inconspicuous flowers give way to clusters of fruit that transition from green to purple as they ripen

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