Bay Cedar (Suriana maritima)
Common Name Bay Cedar
Latin Name Suriana maritima.
Family Surianaceae
Native Yes
Zone 10B-11
Height 5-20 Feet
Spread 5-8 Feet
Salt Water Tolerance Good
Salt Wind Tolerance High
Drought Tolerance High
Soil well drained, sandy soils
Sun Full Sun
Wildlife Attractant Butterflies
Main Uses
Considered a front line tree, the Bay Cedar is tolerant of extreme exposure to salt spray.
Can be used in an above ground planter or container, as a hedge, or screen
A tree native to Florida, the Bay Cedar is the perfect plant for coastal towns. It likes dry sandy soils, has a high wind tolerance, and loves full sun
The leaves have been used in the Caribbean to make a medicinal tea to treat intestinal disorders, fevers, and for cleansing sores
Appearance
Its tiny green leaves covered with soft dense hairs give it an almost silvery appearance, adding nice texture to your landscape.
When in bloom, the Bay Cedar has tiny yellow flowers bunched near the branch tips.
Wildlife Attractant
The Bay Cedar is known to attract butterflies, making it a great addition to your butterfly garden
Like the Green Buttonwood, the Bay Cedar also attracts the rare Martial Scrub-Hairstreak butterfly.
