Scientific Name
Cliftonia monophylla

Common Name
Buckwheat tree

Hardiness Zones: 8-9
Habit: Evergreen
Growth Rate: Moderate
Site Requirements: Sun to partial shade; moist to wet, sandy soil
Texture: Medium
Form: Crooked, multistemmed tree
Height: 30'
Width: --
Leaf: 2" leathery green leaves
Flower/Fruit: White fragrant flowers in spring; buckwheat shaped fruit
Comments: Colonizes; honey plant for bees
Cultivars: --
 



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