White Ironwood


Scientific Name: Hypelate trifoliata Sw.
Family: Sapindaceae
White Ironwood(Hypelate trifoliata)
Hypelate trifoliata, 19001 U.S.D.A. Forest Service Collection, Courtesy of the Hunt Institute
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 25

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Florida, West Indies

Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub to small tree, upright, rather dense, slow growing to 30 to 40 feet tall (9-12 m); trifoliate leaves

Watering Needs: Moderate water, drought resistant, salt tolerant


Blooming Habits:
Small, lightly fragrant white flowers, in spring and summer.

Fruiting Habits:
Black fruits eaten by the birds


 

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