Quick answer: Fevertree (Pinckneya bracteata) is native to 3 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium, High |
| Soil | Loose, moist, fertile |
| Bloom | May-Aug |
| Height | 10-30 ft |
| Wildlife value | Not recorded in the wildflower.org profile |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Fevertree
Where is Fevertree native?
Fevertree (Pinckneya bracteata) is native to Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Fevertree bloom?
Fevertree blooms May-Aug. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Fevertree need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Medium, High. Soil: Loose, moist, fertile. Mature height: 10-30 ft.
Is Fevertree deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Fevertree is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Fevertree?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Pinckneya bracteata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Fevertree.
- Saw palmetto Serenoa repens
- Dwarf palmetto Sabal minor
- Florida anisetree Illicium floridanum
- Cabbage palmetto Sabal palmetto
- Oakleaf hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia
- Orange azalea Rhododendron austrinum
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