Native to the coasts of Texas and Baja California, this large evergreen shrub forms a lush screen with minimal care and effort. Bright green, rounded, leathery, leaves look good all year. The flowers are inconspicuous. This plant is quite tolerant of salty and brackish soils, and sites with poor drainage. Plant in full sun to part shade.
Maytenus phyllanthoides (Mangle Dulce)
Maytenus phyllanthoides
Florida Mayten, Guttapercha Mayten, Leather Leaf, Mangle Dulce
Native to the coasts of Texas and Baja California, this large evergreen shrub forms a lush screen with minimal care and effort. Bright green, rounded, leathery, leaves look good all year. The flowers are inconspicuous. This plant is quite tolerant of salty and brackish soils, and sites with poor drainage. Plant in full sun to part shade.
| Plant Type | Native, Shrub |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | White, Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 10' - 12' (ft) |
| Spread | 12' - 15' (ft) |
| Spacing | 15' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Great Foliage |
| Attracts | Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Salt, Wet Soil |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Image by: MSWN
Image by: MSWN
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