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Torreya taxifolia (Florida nutmeg)
Wasowski, Sally and Andy

Torreya taxifolia Arn.

Florida nutmeg, Florida torreya

Taxaceae (Yew Family)

USDA Symbol: TOTA

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Fruit: Blue
Size Class: 12-36 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Not Applicable
Bloom Time: Apr
Bloom Notes: The flower is inconspicuous.

Distribution

USA: FL , GA
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Drought Tolerance: Low

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Torreya taxifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Torreya taxifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Torreya taxifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2010-06-11
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