Botanical Name
Cliftonia monophylla ‘Chipola Pink’
Common Name
Pink Buckwheat Tree
Wetland Status
FACW
A large shrub that can grow up to 15’ tall at maturity (20 years). In spring, it is covered with short spikes of small pink flowers, followed by dry, flattened, buckwheat-like fruits. It is an important nectar source for honeybees. Grows easily in moist soil in a sunny site.