Black Olive ‘Shady Lady’ – Bucida buceras ‘Shady Lady’

General Landscape Uses: Shade tree, street tree, ornamental tree, coastal landscapes Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, drought and salt tolerance, habitat creation and biodiversity support, carbon sequestration, riparian restoration, climate resilience Description: A tropical evergreen tree that is highly prized for its dense, symmetrical canopy and graceful, layered branches. Dimensions: height 30 – 50 ft; spread 30 – 40 ft Growth Rate: Moderate Native Range: Central America, Caribbean, norther South America, and southern Florida. Native Habitats: Coastal areas, dry forests, and along riverbanks Soils: Well-draining, but is highly adaptable to various soil types, including sandy and slightly alkaline soils Nutritional Requirements: Moderate Salt Water Tolerance: High to moderate Salt Wind Tolerance: High Drought Tolerance: Moderate Light Requirements: Full to Part Sun Flower Color: Yellow Flower Characteristics: Tiny, inconspicuous Flowering Season: Spring, Summer Fruit: Small, inconspicuous that are green when young, maturing to a dark brown or black Wildlife and Ecology: Wildlife habitat, erosion control Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, cuttings, and air layering Comments: