Bucida spinosa (Spiny Black Olive) - Image 4

Botanical names: Bucida spinosa, Bucida molinetti, Terminalia spinosa

Common names: Spiny Black Olive, Ming Tree

Family: Combretaceae

Origin: Florida, Caribbean

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterThorny or spinySeaside, salt tolerant plant
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Bucida spinosa (Spiny Black Olive) with small green leaves and sharp thorns on thick branches.
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