Satinleaf
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Satinleaf (Chrysophyllum oliviforme) 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
medium
Size
180"–360" H × 120"–240" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
FL
Pollinators
bees
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A small evergreen tree called satinleaf, prized for glossy dark green leaves with a striking copper-bronze velvety underside that shimmers in the wind. Produces small purple fruit after inconspicuous flowers.
Wildlife value
Small fruits are eaten by birds and mammals, and inconspicuous flowers support native bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Satinleaf need?
- Satinleaf grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Satinleaf bloom?
- Satinleaf blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Satinleaf native?
- Satinleaf (Chrysophyllum oliviforme) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Satinleaf attract?
- Satinleaf draws bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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