Corkwood (Leitneria floridana)
ShrubPerennialModerate

Corkwood

Leitneria floridana

Family: Simaroubaceae

Corkwood grows in full sun and prefers wet swamp soil. Water needs: High.

How to Grow Corkwood

Corkwood growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Wet swamp soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Corkwood as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 240-365 days.

Plant Overview

Corkwood (Leitneria floridana) is listed in the Simaroubaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-4555
Family
Simaroubaceae
Plant type
Shrub
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Corkwood is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet swamp soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.

Hardiness zones
5-9
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Wet swamp soil
Soil pH
5.0-7.5
Water needs
High

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. The listed time to maturity is 240-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
30-90 days
Seed depth
1/2 inch

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
240-365 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.