How much sun does Red mangrove need?

Red mangrove grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Red mangrove bloom?

Red mangrove blooms in May, June, July, and August.

Where is Red mangrove native?

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Red mangrove attract?

Red mangrove draws bees and wind.

Red mangrove

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Rhizophora mangle

Last reviewed: November 2026

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in May, June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees and wind.

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Toxicity unknown

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) 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

high

Size

60"–600" H × 60"–240" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees, wind

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A distinctive tidal tree supported above the water by tall, arching prop roots, with thick, glossy evergreen leaves and small pale yellow flowers. It is suited only to direct shoreline planting in brackish or saltwater conditions, not typical yard soil.

Growing Red mangrove

Grow Red mangrove in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 60 to 600 inches tall and spread 60 to 240 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The tangled prop roots form critical nursery habitat for fish and crustaceans, and the canopy is heavily used by nesting wading birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Red mangrove need?: Red mangrove grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Red mangrove bloom?: Red mangrove blooms in May, June, July, and August.
Where is Red mangrove native?: Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Red mangrove attract?: Red mangrove draws bees and wind.

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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