Tree
Autograph Tree
Clusia rosea
Varieties We Carry
StandardClusia roseaSmall LeafClusia roseaLittle LeafClusia rosea
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$14.95
5 galFrom$54.95
7 galFrom$54.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 4.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size25-30 feet × 15-25 feet
About Autograph Tree
Autograph Tree (Clusia rosea) is a robust tropical evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and South Florida, with thick leathery leaves, pink-and-white flowers, and excellent salt tolerance. It is reliably hardy only in zones 10–12; in NE Florida's zone 9b it sustains significant freeze damage at temperatures near 30°F and is not recommended for permanent landscape planting. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Retains foliage through winter. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Autograph tree grows in full sun to partial shade, but performs best in full sun in NE Florida. It is cold-sensitive and reliably hardy only in zone 10+; in zone 9b it suffers freeze damage at temperatures near 30°F and should not be used as a permanent landscape tree without cold protection.
Water
Once established, autograph tree is moderately drought tolerant and requires only occasional deep watering in NE Florida. However, because this species is rated for zone 10, any stressed plant going into winter cold is more vulnerable to freeze damage.
Soil & Fertilizer
Autograph tree tolerates sandy, alkaline, and coastal soils with excellent salt and wind tolerance. Fertilize lightly with a balanced palm/tropical fertilizer in spring and summer. In zone 9b, plant only in the warmest, most frost-sheltered microclimates; replace with a zone-9b-rated tree for reliable results.
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Common questions
Is Autograph Tree a good plant for St. Augustine?
Autograph Tree is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 25-30 feet × 15-25 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.