Description: Erect growth habit with smooth, shiny deep-green leaves. not thorny. Female trees bear red berries in winter, which are excellent food for birds. Native.

Size:Typically 20 ft.

Location: Plant at least 20 feet from power lines, and 10-16 feet from your house. Require full sun to part shade. Well suited for wet areas.

Salt tolerance: Medium salt tolerance.

Watering: water during planting and for one year thereafter (see watering schedule in "Dig In Miami-Dade County" booklet). Usually doesn't need additional watering after one year except during a long drought.

Fertilization:Do not fertilize until 6 months after planting. Call 305-248-3311 ext.228 for fertilizing information specific to your tree.