Red mangrove
Rhizophora mangle
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
60"–600" H × 60"–240" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees, wind
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Find rebates in your areaA 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.
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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