Satinleaf
Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Satinleaf is a striking South Florida hammock tree whose leaves are glossy green above and shimmering coppery-gold beneath, with small fragrant flowers and dark edible fruit relished by birds.
- Family
- Sapotaceae
- Type
- tree
- Lifespan
- perennial
- Height
- 20–40 ft
- Spacing
- 15–30 ft apart
- Light
- sun, part shade
- Soil moisture
- dry, moist
- Soil pH
- acidic, neutral
- Bloom
- June, July, August
- Bloom colors
- white
- Wildlife value
- pollinators, songbirds, mammals
- Landscape uses
- specimen
- Native states
- FL, HI