Bahama strongbark
Bourreria succulenta
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
96"–240" H × 96"–180" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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A small evergreen tree with glossy, leathery leaves and clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, followed by orange-red fruit. Grows in tropical hammock understory with a neat, rounded canopy.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bahama strongbark is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, and the fruit is eaten by birds.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bahama strongbark need?
- Bahama strongbark grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Bahama strongbark bloom?
- Bahama strongbark blooms in March, April, May, and June.
- Where is Bahama strongbark native?
- Bahama strongbark (Bourreria succulenta) is native to FL, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Bahama strongbark attract?
- Bahama strongbark draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Bahama strongbark HOA-friendly?
- Bahama strongbark is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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