West Indian Cherry

Prunus myrtifolia
Español: Banano
Listed as Threatened by the FDACS.



Specimen tree, edge plant, or part of a clump of trees.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Wildlife

Primarily dispersed by birds but other animals also eat the fruit.

Habitat

Tropical rockland hammock, pine rockland.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
  • Pollinated by bees.