The Verawood Tree (Bulnesia arborea), also called Maracaibo Lignum Vitae, is a small-to-medium flowering shade tree with fine, fern-like foliage and bursts of brilliant yellow flowers through the warm months. Tough, drought-tolerant, and sized for South Florida lots, it is an excellent choice near power lines and in small yards.
Why Florida Customers Choose Us
Verawood Tree Breakdown
Appearance:
Spreading, often multi-trunked canopy, wider than tall, with gracefully drooping branches of small, glossy, pinnate leaves.
Clusters of golden-yellow flowers appear in several flushes from spring through summer, followed by winged seed pods. Very hard, dense wood.
Growth Rate:
Slow to moderate.
Grows fastest when young with regular water and feeding, then settles down.
Size:
20–30 feet tall with a 25–35 foot spread at maturity.
Available in 25-gallon (8–10 feet) and 45-gallon (10–12 feet).
Sunlight Requirements:
Full sun.
Water Needs:
Low once established.
Water regularly the first year, then it is highly drought tolerant.
Soil Preferences:
Well-drained sandy, loamy, or limestone soils.
Maintenance:
Low.
Prune young trees to develop a single leader or a well-spaced multi-trunk form; remove low branches to lift the canopy for walkways.
Landscape Use:
Flowering shade tree for small and medium yards, patios, streetscapes, parking islands, and under power lines where a tall tree will not fit.
Climate Tolerance:
USDA zones 10b–11.
Thrives in heat and drought; young trees are frost-tender.
The Verawood gives you shade, yellow flowers, and a size that behaves — the right tree for a lot where a Royal Poinciana would be too much.
Florida Delivery Available
We have in-stock Verawood Tree ready to ship throughout Florida. Multiple sizes available with professional installation options. Order online or text/call 561-898-2028 for expert advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Plant & Care for Verawood Tree in Florida
Select a Stable Location
Choose a spot with full sun to partial sun and room for mature canopy growth. Avoid planting too close to structures.
Dig a Wide Hole
Dig 2–3x wider than the root ball but only as deep as the container. Trees should never be planted too deep.
Set Tree + Backfill
Place the tree level to slightly above grade. Backfill with native soil and firm gently to remove air pockets.
Deep Watering Schedule
Water deeply right after planting, then daily for the first 1–2 weeks. Gradually taper as roots establish.
Staking + Early Care
Stake only if needed for stability. Remove stakes once rooted. Minor leaf drop during establishment is normal.
Professional Installation Available: Not comfortable planting yourself? We offer expert installation services throughout Florida. Our team has 15+ years of experience ensuring your plants thrive. Call 561-898-2028 to add installation to your order.
What Florida Customers Say
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My experiences with Dinos have been wonderful. The communication about my orders & delivery was spot on, the deliveries guys quick, efficient and friendly - they even cleaned up fallen leaves from the driveway. But its the product that shined the most. Healthy, lush, vibrant. The same size posts as local nurseries - but the plants themselves were larger, fuller and more robust than anywhere we shopped. I cant say enough great things about their operations, their services and their products.
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