How much sun does White bully need?

White bully grows best in full sun conditions.

When does White bully bloom?

White bully blooms in August, September, and October.

Where is White bully native?

White bully (Sideroxylon salicifolium) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does White bully attract?

White bully draws bees and moths.

White bully

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Sideroxylon salicifolium

Last reviewed: October 2026

White bully (Sideroxylon salicifolium) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and moths.

Toxicity unknown

White bully (Sideroxylon salicifolium) 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

low

Size

240"–480" H × 240"–360" W

Bloom

Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

Pollinators

bees, moths

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Evergreen tree with glossy, narrow, willow-shaped leaves and small, fragrant, creamy flower clusters in fall. Found in coastal hammocks and rockland forests.

Growing White bully

Grow White bully in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 240 to 480 inches tall and spread 240 to 360 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Fragrant flowers attract bees and night-flying moths; small fruits are eaten by birds.

Common questions

How much sun does White bully need?: White bully grows best in full sun conditions.
When does White bully bloom?: White bully blooms in August, September, and October.
Where is White bully native?: White bully (Sideroxylon salicifolium) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does White bully attract?: White bully draws bees and moths.

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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