Clusia guttifera (Small Leaf Clusia)

Clusia guttifera, Small Leaf Clusia, Dwarf Autograph Tree, Small Leaf Pitch Apple

Botanical name: Clusia guttifera

Common names: Small Leaf Clusia, Dwarf Autograph Tree, Small Leaf Pitch Apple

Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae

Origin: South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSeaside, salt tolerant plant

This clusia is really dwarf, and can be grown as a small dense shrub or potted specimen. It has impressive aerial roots hanging off the branches. It is a very cool plant for patios or around the pool decks.

It can tolerate shade too, as well as cooler temperatures.

Small leathery, pear shaped leaves on compact, rounded shrub, with small light pink flowers. The leaves have a special effect: you may write with a sharp stick on the surface, and the writing will stay forever. Thus the common name of this plant.


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https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/clusia_guttifera.htm