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Strongbark Bourreria succulenta
Bahama Strongbark (or just plain Strongbark to its friends) is a
slow-growing, drought-tolerant tree with a
shrubby, cascading, growth habit. It typically reaches a height of approximately
20 feet when fully mature and naturally occurs in pinelands and coastal hardwood
hammocks in South Florida, the Keys and islands of the Caribbean.
A big plus of strongbark is that it is multi-functional. Use as a street
tree, where it will stay in its own territory, and not claw at the trucks that
drive by, like some other trees with faster-spreading canopies. Put one in a
prominent corner of your yard as an accent, so you and your guests can admire it
through the picture window in the Florida room, or mix a few in with your
screening, along the perimeter of your property. Producing
showy clusters of flowers and fruit, strongbark has a pleasing visual impact in the 5-7 foot range.
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| Fragrant flowers attract a steady stream of
pollinators. Birds enjoy the brightly colored fruit. |
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Strongbark grows in a droopy, almost vine-like
fashion.
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In both form and function, strongbark is a dynamic little
tree that will charm you and your neighbors on a daily basis.
In the photos below, are two mature strongbarks in the
landscaping, each about 15', or so, high. |
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Strongbark can become as busy as the coffee shop at the bus
station when groups of commuting pollinators come into town. |
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The photo at right shows its branching habit. |
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Above, in 3-gal., about 36" tall. Left, in
10-gal., about 6' high. Below, in 20-gal., 7'+ high. |
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