How much sun does Asian Nakedwood need?

Asian Nakedwood grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Asian Nakedwood bloom?

Asian Nakedwood blooms in March, April, May, and June.

Where is Asian Nakedwood native?

Asian Nakedwood (Colubrina asiatica) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Asian Nakedwood attract?

Asian Nakedwood draws bees and wasps.

Is Asian Nakedwood HOA-friendly?

Asian Nakedwood takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Asian Nakedwood

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Colubrina asiatica

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Asian Nakedwood (Colubrina asiatica) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

96"–240" H × 48"–120" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

bees, wasps

Native alternatives to Asian Nakedwood

Asian Nakedwood is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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Asian nakedwood is a large evergreen shrub that can reach up to 20 feet tall with a spreading habit. It produces small clusters of greenish-white flowers from March through June and thrives in full sun with minimal water once established. This robust plant maintains its foliage year-round and tolerates poor soils and salt spray.

In an HOA neighborhood

Asian Nakedwood takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Grows very large and can appear unruly
May be viewed as too wild or informal for front landscapes
Fast growth requires frequent pruning to maintain acceptable size

Wildlife value

The spring and early summer blooms attract bees and wasps for pollination. Birds may also utilize the dense branching structure for nesting and shelter.

Common questions

How much sun does Asian Nakedwood need?: Asian Nakedwood grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Asian Nakedwood bloom?: Asian Nakedwood blooms in March, April, May, and June.
Where is Asian Nakedwood native?: Asian Nakedwood (Colubrina asiatica) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Asian Nakedwood attract?: Asian Nakedwood draws bees and wasps.
Is Asian Nakedwood HOA-friendly?: Asian Nakedwood takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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