Coma
Sideroxylon celastrinum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
1320"–180" H × 120"–180" W
Bloom
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Dec
Native to
AL, FL, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Coma is a slow-growing native tree that develops into a rounded canopy with small, glossy leaves that persist through most of the year. It produces tiny white flowers nearly year-round and develops small blue-black berries that wildlife enjoy.
In an HOA neighborhood
Coma is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, mid zone.
- Trees often require HOA/ARC approval even when allowed.
- Verify setbacks from sidewalks, driveways, utilities, and structures.
- Confirm mature height/canopy limits and sightline rules for corners.
Wildlife value
The long flowering period provides nectar for butterflies and other beneficial insects throughout most of the year. Birds feed on the small berries in fall and winter.
Common questions
- How much sun does Coma need?
- Coma grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Coma bloom?
- Coma blooms in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, and December.
- Where is Coma native?
- Coma (Sideroxylon celastrinum) is native to AL, FL, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Coma attract?
- Coma draws butterflies and nectar insects.
- Is Coma HOA-friendly?
- Coma is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with moderate maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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