Pigeon-plum
Coccoloba diversifolia
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
240"–480" H × 180"–300" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees, flies
Before you buy
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Find rebates in your areaPigeon plum is an evergreen tree with glossy, leathery leaves that vary in shape across the canopy and small clusters of inconspicuous white flowers. It grows in coastal hammock forest and forms an attractive shade canopy.
Wildlife value
Bees and flies visit the small flowers, and the dark fruit that follows is an important food source for birds, including migratory species.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pigeon-plum need?
- Pigeon-plum grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pigeon-plum bloom?
- Pigeon-plum blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Pigeon-plum native?
- Pigeon-plum (Coccoloba diversifolia) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Pigeon-plum attract?
- Pigeon-plum 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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