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Myrsine Species, Guianese Colicwood

Myrsineguianensis

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Myrsine guianensis by RickinFL
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Genus
Myrsine (MER-sy-nee)
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Species
guianensis (gee-uh-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Myrsine baccata
Myrsine floribunda
Myrsine maritima
Myrsine rapanea
Myrsine umbrosa
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Bonita Springs, Florida

Oldsmar, Florida

Tampa, Florida

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olddude
Big Pine Key, FL (Zone 11) | July 2011 | positive

This South Fl and the Keys native is a large shrub/small tree to 20’. The bright green leaves are oblong to elliptical, alternate and f...Read More

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