Little strongbark
Bourreria cassinifolia
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–60" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Find rebates in your areaA 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.
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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