Verawood 45G

Verawood Tree in 45-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Tough, tropical, and delightfully golden—the Verawood Tree (Bulnesia arborea) is a rare beauty that combines ornamental charm with exceptional resilience. Known for its glossy, deep green foliage and bright yellow flowers that burst forth in warm months, Verawood is a slow-growing hardwood tree that stays compact and refined. It’s often used as a flowering street tree or patio accent, and it thrives in South Florida’s heat, sun, and sandy soils.

This 45-gallon specimen is beautifully established, ready to shine as a statement piece in low-maintenance, drought-hardy gardens.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun is best—needs 6–8+ hours daily to bloom well and maintain compact shape.

• Watering: Low. Very drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for xeriscaping or areas with limited irrigation.

• Soil: Well-drained sandy or rocky soils. Does well in nutrient-poor conditions and tolerates coastal exposure.

• Fertilizer: Minimal. A light feeding once or twice per year in spring and summer supports blooming and leaf flush.

• Growth Habit: Upright with a naturally symmetrical canopy. In a 45-gallon pot, tree stands 6–9 feet tall; mature trees top out around 15–25 feet tall.

• Temperature: USDA Zones 10–11. Perfectly suited to South Florida’s heat, salt, and humidity.

• Maintenance: Very low. Rarely needs pruning; just remove dead or crossing branches.

Flower Notes:
Butter-yellow, orchid-like flowers appear in flushes throughout the warmer months, often contrasting beautifully with the tree’s dark green foliage.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
Traditionally, the dense wood and bark have been used in folk medicine for anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. The heartwood is extremely durable and resinous, sometimes called "greenheart" or "ironwood." It’s not edible but offers ecological and ornamental value.

Ideal For:

• Coastal or drought-tolerant landscapes

• Compact urban or patio gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Specimen trees with year-round appeal

• Gardeners wanting beauty with backbone

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Bulnesia arborea

• Plant Type: Flowering hardwood tree

• Family: Zygophyllaceae (creosote bush family)

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf evergreen perennial

  • Evergreen: Keeps glossy green leaves year-round in South Florida

  • Perennial: Lives for many years with consistent form and flowers

  • Broadleaf: Dense, glossy compound leaves create rich foliage texture

• Container Size: 45-gallon pot

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