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Small Leaf Clusia (Clusia guttifera) growing in South Florida
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Small Leaf Clusia — South Florida Plant Guide

Clusia guttifera

Family: Clusiaceae · Shrub

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Itilizasyon Peyizaj

formal trimmed hedgeprivacy screenoceanfront plantingcoastal barrier hedgehoa community hedge

Etikèt Estil

hedgecoastalformaltropicallow maintenance

Gid Kwasans pou Sid Florid

Bezwen Limyè

Full SunPartial SunPartial Shade

Bezwen Dlo

Low2/10

Once established (12–18 months), Small Leaf Clusia is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Low water once established. 1-2x per week dry season maximum. Reduce irrigation during rainy season. Extremely drought tolerant once root system is established — overwatering can cause root rot in poorly drained soils.

Tè ak Fètilizasyon

sandyloamlimestonewell drained

Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release. Avoid high phosphorus in South Florida alkaline soils.

Schedule: February, May, October — balanced slow-release 8-2-12 fertilizer.

Tolerans Sèl

High (8/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Wotè Matire
610 ft
Lajè Matire
48 ft
Vitès Kwasans
moderate
Bezwen Dlo
2/10
Nòt Florida
Florida #1
Pri Enstalasyon
$$
Zòn USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estati FLEPPC
None
Nòt Iguàn
7/10

Kote pou Achte nan Sid Florid

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Kesyon Souvan Poze

How fast does Small Leaf Clusia grow in South Florida?

Small Leaf Clusia has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Small Leaf Clusia safe for pets?

Small Leaf Clusia is not safe for pets. Milky latex sap — precautionary disclosure for pets. Low ingestion concern but standard Clusiaceae disclosure applies.

How much water does Small Leaf Clusia need in South Florida?

Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Small Leaf Clusia is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Small Leaf Clusia tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Small Leaf Clusia has high salt tolerance (8/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Small Leaf Clusia available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Small Leaf Clusia is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponiblite pa Konte nan Sid Florid

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. NOT FLEPPC.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

Wè Gid Konte →

Broward County

Allowed

Allowed. Very common formal hedge throughout Broward County HOA landscapes.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

Wè Gid Konte →

Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Very common Palm Beach County hedge.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

Wè Gid Konte →

Collier County

Allowed

Allowed. Common throughout Collier County HOA communities and coastal Naples properties.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

Wè Gid Konte →

Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed. Common in Monroe County coastal landscapes.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

Wè Gid Konte →

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