How much sun does Guianese colicwood need?

Guianese colicwood grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Guianese colicwood bloom?

Guianese colicwood blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Guianese colicwood native?

Guianese colicwood (Myrsine cubana) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Guianese colicwood attract?

Guianese colicwood draws bees and flies.

Guianese colicwood

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Myrsine cubana

Last reviewed: October 2026

Guianese colicwood (Myrsine cubana) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees and flies.

Toxicity unknown

Guianese colicwood (Myrsine cubana) 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

medium

Size

120"–240" H × 72"–144" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

Pollinators

bees, flies

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

Dense evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, dark green leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. Found in coastal hammocks and pinelands, often used as a hedge or screening plant.

Growing Guianese colicwood

Grow Guianese colicwood in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 120 to 240 inches tall and spread 72 to 144 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Small dark berries are an important food source for migrating and resident birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Guianese colicwood need?: Guianese colicwood grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Guianese colicwood bloom?: Guianese colicwood blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Guianese colicwood native?: Guianese colicwood (Myrsine cubana) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Guianese colicwood attract?: Guianese colicwood draws bees and flies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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