Soldierwood Tree Live Starter Plant 12-24" | Colubrina Elliptica | Wildlife-Friendly Tropical Evergreen for Coastal Gardens

Add a tropical touch to your garden with the Soldierwood Tree (Colubrina elliptica). This wildlife-friendly evergreen thrives in full sun and coastal conditions, making it a perfect addition to your outdoor space. You will receive a live starter tree, 12-24″ tall, ready to enhance your landscape and support local wildlife.

• 🌿 Tropical Evergreen: A resilient tree with lush, elliptical leaves and dense foliage; grows 15-30 ft tall.
• 🐦 Wildlife-Friendly: Produces berry-like fruits loved by birds and small mammals, supporting local ecosystems.
• 🌞 Sun & Coastal Tolerance: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and withstands salt spray and windy conditions.
• 💧 Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established; suitable for sandy, loamy, or rocky soils with good drainage.
• ✂️ Easy to Prune: Shape its rounded canopy or remove damaged branches with minimal effort.
• 🪵 Durable Wood: Known as "soldierwood," prized historically for making tool handles and fence posts.
• 🪴 Container-Friendly: Can be grown in pots for patios or balconies; ideal for regions with occasional frost.

Common Name: Soldierwood / Coffee Colubrina
Scientific Name: Colubrina elliptica
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant when established
Soil: Well-draining; tolerates sandy, rocky, and loamy soils
Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (container-friendly in cooler climates)
Growth Habit: Moderate to fast-growing in ideal conditions
Format: Live starter tree, 12-24″ tall