Small-leaf clusia

Clusia guttifera

Good choice

A popular dense privacy hedge with thick leaves that shrug off salt and drought. Avoid overwatering.

USDA zones: 10a–10b
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Salt tolerance: High
Drought tolerance: High
Mature size: 6–10 ft as a hedge
Florida native: No
Florida-Friendly: Yes

Installed with our Plant & Shrub Installation service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.