Poisonwood, Florida Poisontree, Hog Gum

Metopiumtoxiferum

Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Metopium (me-TOH-pee-um)
Species
toxiferum (toks-IF-er-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

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

Big Pine Key, Florida

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Islamorada, FL | September 2003 | negative

I'm scratching myself just thinking about this tree.

As indicated by the name, all parts of this tree are poisonous. The p...Read More

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