Georgia Coastal Plain Native Plants
for Conservation Landscaping and Wildlife Habitat

buckwheat tree - Cliftonia monophylla

Synonyms: black titi,

USDA Plant Code: CLMO2 Light Requirement: full sun - part shade Soil Moisture: medium - wet Height: 15-20 feet Leaves: evergreen Protected Plant: no Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes Growth Habits: tree,shrub, Hardiness Zone: both Salt Tolerance : no Drought Tolerance: no

Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: no Riparian Buffers: no All Pollinators: yes Native Bees and other Pollinators: yes Butterflies and Moths: no Hummingbird: no Rain Garden: no Bloom Color: white or pink Bloom Period: spring Fragrant: yes

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Foliage; John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Foliage; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Foliage; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Foliage; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Foliage; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Fruit(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Tree(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); Pink flowers John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Fruit(s); October. Photo from Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses by J.H. Miller and K.V. Miller, published by The University of Georgia Press in cooperation with the Southern Weed Science Society. James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); March. Photo from Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses by J.H. Miller and K.V. Miller, published by The University of Georgia Press in cooperation with the Southern Weed Science Society. James H. Miller & Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Fruit(s); June. Photo from Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses by J.H. Miller and K.V. Miller, published by The University of Georgia Press in cooperation with the Southern Weed Science Society. James H. Miller & Ted Bodner, Southern Weed Science Society, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Bark; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Bark; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Flower(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Flower(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Tree(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Tree(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Bark; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Bark; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Bark; Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Fruit(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Fruit(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Fruit(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Fruit(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Fruit(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage
Cultivar; Cliftonia monophylla 'Berry Pink' John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Plant(s); John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage	Plant(s); Chris Evans, University of Illinois, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage

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