Bourreria Species, Bahama Strongbark, Bodywood

A butterfly magnet, for sure. We have a 12’ tree in mostly sun and we watch an endless stream of butterflies (zebra longwing, Julia, fr...Read Moreitillaries, swallowtails, yellow sulphurs, skippers, bees) visiting the tree when the little white flowers are in bloom.

A pretty tree with its delicate white flowers, orange/yellow berries, and slightly curly leaves. As the tree grows, the branches begin to cascade like a willow tree. Love this tree. A great addition for the South Florida ecosystem.

Hi we have 2 Bahama Strongbark planted behind our fence. They both suffer from dying branches - one more seriously than the other. Does a...Read Moreny one have any ideas on what might cause this or what can be done to make these trees healthier? E.g. more water, less water, fertilizer (what kind?). Anything to help out.

I've been growing this for several years, and the butterflies do love it, but it grows many berries in a bunch very aesthetically pleasin...Read Moreg turning from green to orange. The tree is heavily laden with these berries, which in turn causes the tree's branches to droop severely looking almost willowistic. They persist on the tree a long time.

Bahama Strongbark or Bodywood is an excellent tree or shrub that is found in the pinelands and tropical hardwood hammocks of far southeas...Read Moretern Florida (Miami-Dade County) and the Keys. It's berries may provide food for wildlife and birds!

MORE FACTS - Listed as endangered by the state of Florida.