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Clusia
rosea
Clusia,
Autograph Tree, Pitch Apple
A dense,
neat looking tree that is very salt, wind, and drought
tolerant. Known as autograph tree because guests to your
home can scratch their name onto the surface of a leaf
and the mark will remain for quite a long time. The leaf
below was photographed in January of 2001.
Plant
Facts:
Common Name:
Clusia, Autograph Tree, Pitch Apple
Botanical Name:
Clusia rosea
Plant Type:
Evergreen tree
Zones:
10-11
Height:
30'
Soil Requirements:
Various, aggressive roots can make the best
of any situation.
Water Requirements: High
drought tolerance.
Light Requirements: Full
sun to part shade.
Leaves:
Oval, thick, leathery leaves from 5-7" long.
Flowers: Showy,
drooping, 3" flowers with thick white and pink
petals and yellow stamens. Blooms during warmest months.
Fruit: Woody,
3" green pod that turns brownish and splits to
reveal black seeds in red flesh.
Uses:
Good shade tree for dry locations or dry
locations near bodies of salt water.
Propagation:
Seeds, cuttings.
Source:  Native Florida Plants: Low-Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening
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