Clusia guttifera — South Florida's dominant privacy hedge. Wholesale to licensed landscape contractors in Palm Beach County, Broward County, and beyond.
Clusia guttifera (Small Leaf Clusia)
If there's one plant that defines South Florida's residential and commercial landscape over the last decade, it's Clusia. Its thick, waxy leaves create a dense, impenetrable hedge that blocks noise, wind, and sight lines — and it does it with almost no care once it's in the ground. No whitefly issues, no constant trimming, no irrigation dependence after establishment. That's why Palm Beach County landscape contractors keep coming back to it project after project.
At Heritage Farms, Clusia is one of our highest-volume products. Based in Boynton Beach, we're centrally located in Palm Beach County to supply contractors from Boca Raton and Delray Beach up to West Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast. We stock Clusia in a range of sizes to support everything from small residential hedges to large-scale commercial screening projects.
| Scientific Name | Clusia guttifera |
| Common Names | Small Leaf Clusia, Clusia Guttifera, Pitch Apple |
| Growth Rate | Moderate to fast |
| Mature Height | 8–15 feet (easily maintained lower) |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun to part shade |
| Salt Tolerance | Good — handles moderate coastal exposure |
| Drought Tolerance | High once established |
| Whitefly Resistance | Excellent |
| USDA Zones | 10–11 |
| Available Sizes | Multiple container sizes — call for current stock |
Trade accounts only. Contact us for current Clusia inventory, available sizes, and volume pricing for Palm Beach County contractors.
Landscape contractors across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and West Palm Beach consistently spec Clusia for one simple reason: it works. Here's why.
Whitefly wiped out countless Ficus hedges across South Florida. Clusia guttifera is highly resistant — your clients don't face that same risk after installation.
Thick glossy leaves form a nearly impenetrable screen. With the right spacing and care, a Clusia hedge fills in faster than most alternatives and holds that density year-round.
Once established, Clusia requires little irrigation, tolerates South Florida's sporadic rainfall, and doesn't need constant trimming to look good — reducing long-term maintenance costs for your clients.
Heritage Farms Inc. is a wholesale Clusia supplier based in Boynton Beach, centrally located in Palm Beach County. We serve licensed landscape contractors in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach, and throughout the county. Call (561) 719-7853 for availability.
For a solid privacy screen, Clusia is typically planted 3–4 feet on center for standard fill, or 2–3 feet on center for faster coverage. Closer spacing gives you a denser hedge sooner. Your Heritage Farms contact can advise based on your container size and timeline.
Yes — Clusia guttifera has excellent whitefly resistance. This is one of its biggest advantages over traditional Ficus hedges in South Florida, where whitefly infestations have been devastating to many landscape plantings.
Clusia has a moderate to fast growth rate in South Florida's climate. With proper irrigation during establishment and fertilization, a hedge can fill in meaningfully within 12–24 months. Growth is fastest in full sun with consistent moisture during the first growing season.
We stock Clusia in multiple container sizes. Inventory changes seasonally — call (561) 719-7853 or contact us for current stock and wholesale pricing.
Our in-depth guide covers installation spacing, maintenance schedules, and how to get maximum density from Clusia hedges in Palm Beach County landscapes.
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