Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba diversifolia)

Florida Native Shade Tree with Edible, Wildlife-Friendly Fruit Pigeon Plum (Coccoloba diversifolia) is a hardy, salt- and drought-tolerant native tree found along Florida’s coasts and throughout the Caribbean. A member of the seagrape family, this evergreen tree is prized for its smooth gray bark, glossy green foliage, and clusters of small purple-black fruits. The berries are edible—sweet-tart with a hint of astringency—and can be enjoyed fresh, made into jams, or fermented into wine. True to its name, they are a favorite food source for pigeons and many other birds, making Pigeon Plum an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, food forests, and coastal restoration plantings. Why Grow Pigeon Plum? Florida native tree adapted to sandy soils and coastal conditions Produces clusters of small edible fruits loved by people and birds Evergreen shade tree with attractive bark and foliage Excellent for pollinators, wildlife habitat, and food forests Tolerates drought, salt spray, and tough gr