Black mangrove
Avicennia germinans
- Verbenaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Tree, Shrub
- ≈ 30 ft tall
About Black mangrove
Black mangrove is a treasure for your coastal garden. This native shrub or small tree attracts birds, bees, and butterflies with its delicate white flowers and provides shelter for wildlife. It's a real beauty with graceful branching and lush green foliage that brings life and movement to your yard. Plus, it's tough as nails and asks very little of you once it settles in. Your garden will feel alive with activity.
Growing black mangrove is refreshingly simple. Plant it where it gets good sun and give it room to spread. It loves moisture, so if you're near the coast or a wet area, it's right at home. Water it regularly while it's getting established, then let nature do most of the work. This hardy perennial keeps coming back year after year, rewarding you with beauty and wildlife for decades to come.