{"product_id":"soldierwood-tree-colubrina-elliptica-live-starter-plant-12-24-wildlife-friendly-tropical-tree-hardy-evergreen-for-coastal-gardens","title":"Soldierwood Tree Colubrina Elliptica Live Starter Plant 12-24″ | Wildlife-Friendly Tropical Tree | Hardy Evergreen for Coastal Gardens","description":"Add a tropical touch to your garden with the Soldierwood Tree (Colubrina elliptica). This wildlife-friendly evergreen thrives in full sun and coastal conditions.\n\n🌿 Tropical Evergreen: A resilient tree with lush, elliptical leaves and dense foliage; grows 15-30 ft tall.\n🐦 Wildlife-Friendly: Produces berry-like fruits loved by birds and small mammals, supporting local ecosystems.\n🌞 Sun \u0026amp; Coastal Tolerance: Thrives in full sun to partial shade and withstands salt spray and windy conditions.\n💧 Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant once established; suitable for sandy, loamy, or rocky soils with good drainage.\n✂️ Easy to Prune: Shape its rounded canopy or remove damaged branches with minimal effort.\n🪵 Durable Wood: Known as \"soldierwood,\" prized historically for making tool handles and fence posts.\n🪴 Container-Friendly: Can be grown in pots for patios or balconies; ideal for regions with occasional frost.\n🌱 Size: Live tree, 12-24″ tall, perfect for starting your tropical landscape journey.\n🌍 Native Range: Found in Florida, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America; thrives in tropical and subtropical zones.\n🌸 Ecological Value: Inconspicuous flowers attract pollinators, while fruits feed wildlife.\n\nCommon Name: Soldierwood \/ Coffee Colubrina\nScientific Name: Colubrina elliptica\nPlant Size: Live starter tree, 12-24″ tall\nLight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\nSoil Type: Well-draining; tolerates sandy, rocky, and loamy soils\nUSDA Zones: 9-11 (container-friendly in cooler climates)\nWatering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant when established\nGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast-growing in ideal conditions\nBloom Season: Late spring to early summer\nSpecial Features: Wildlife support, durable wood, and coastal hardiness\n\nsoldierwood tree, colubrina elliptica, wildlife tree live, tropical evergreen plant, coastal hardy tree, live tree starter, container tropical tree, drought-tolerant plant, ornamental fruit tree, evergreen garden tree, salt-tolerant tree, tropical landscape tree, wildlife-friendly plant","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51599379431745,"sku":null,"price":172.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/bffbf95f-il_fullxfull.6540376252_t8b3.jpg?v=1775997696","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/soldierwood-tree-colubrina-elliptica-live-starter-plant-12-24-wildlife-friendly-tropical-tree-hardy-evergreen-for-coastal-gardens","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}