How much sun does Little strongbark need?

Little strongbark grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Little strongbark bloom?

Little strongbark blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Little strongbark native?

Little strongbark (Bourreria cassinifolia) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Little strongbark attract?

Little strongbark draws bees and butterflies.

Little strongbark

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Bourreria cassinifolia

Last reviewed: November 2026

Little strongbark (Bourreria cassinifolia) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

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Toxicity unknown

Little strongbark (Bourreria cassinifolia) 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

36"–72" H × 36"–60" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A rare, compact evergreen shrub of pine rockland habitat with small leathery leaves and sporadic clusters of small white flowers through the warm months. It keeps a dense, well-behaved shape.

Growing Little strongbark

Grow Little strongbark in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 36 to 72 inches tall and spread 36 to 60 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its intermittent flowering supplies nectar for bees and butterflies across a long stretch of the growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Little strongbark need?: Little strongbark grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Little strongbark bloom?: Little strongbark blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Little strongbark native?: Little strongbark (Bourreria cassinifolia) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Little strongbark attract?: Little strongbark draws bees and butterflies.

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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