BLACK IRONWOOD

Krugiodendron ferreum

Small tree, variable 15 feet to 30 feet

Slow rate of growth

Full sun to part shade

Prefers well drained soil with an organic top layer

Very drought tolerant; low salt tolerance

Zones 10 to 11

Small tree with attractive bright glossy green leave,

new leaves are pinkish as they unfold.

Flowers are inconspicuous and peak in late spring to summer.

Fruit is oval to nearly round ripening to black in the summer to fall.

Edible to humans.

Bird attractor

http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=3386

http://regionalconservation.org/beta/nfyn/plantdetail.asp?tx=Krugferr