divi-divi
Libidibia coriaria
USDA zones10 to 12
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size15 to 30 feet tall20 to 40 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Yellow-green, white
Garden uses
Notes
Divi-divi (Libidibia coriaria) is a tree that grows 15 to 30 feet tall and 20 to 40 feet wide. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. The flowers are yellow-green and white. It is native from Mexico to Venezuela and the Caribbean.
Pairs well with Jacaranda, Mexican petunia, and Coral plant.
Native range
Central America.