Soldierwood

Colubrina elliptica
Español: Haya
Small specimen tree or large shrub. Background edge and screen plantings.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Habitat

Tropical rockland hammock.

Did You Know?

  • Interesting foliage
  • Attracts abundant insects including bees, wasps, butterflies, and diurnal moths. The species is considered a honey plant, furnishing both nectar and pollen to non-native honeybees.