Status in Florida: Native
Native Habitat: Open hammocks, disturbed sites, and fence rows
Native States: Southeastern United States, including Florida
Growing Zones: 7a-10b 
Size at Maturity: 20-40 feet tall, 15-35 feet wide
Phenology: Evergreen
Life Cycle: Perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Growth Habit: Upright, oval, dense, woody
Bloom Season: Late winter to early spring
Bloom Color: White
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil Texture: Adaptable to various soils, prefers well-drained
Soil pH: Adaptable
Moisture Requirements: Average to moist, drought-tolerant once established
Tolerance to Salt Spray: Moderate
Keystone Plant: Yes
Recommended Landscape Uses: Hedges, screens, specimen tree, wildlife gardens
Maintenance Tips: Pruning to maintain shape
Considerations: Can produce numerous seedlings, potential for pest and disease issues
Hurricane Wind Resistant: Moderate
Erosion Control: Yes
Nitrogen Fixing: No
Edible: Caution: While birds eat the fruit, the leaves and seeds contain cyanide and are toxic to humans and many animals.
Pet Safe: No
Deer and Rabbit Resistance: High
Historical Medicinal Uses: None widely recorded
Florida Native Companion Plant (matching growing conditions):Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
Wildlife Benefit: Birds (fruit), pollinators (flowers)
Caterpillar Host Plant: Yes, various species