Red Mangrove

Also known as American Mangrove, Walking Tree

Red mangroves anchor fragile tropical coasts with an intricate matrix of arching stilt roots that buffer shorelines against destructive storm surges and coastal erosion. Their glossy leaves filter out salt at the root level, allowing them to thrive in hyper-saline intertidal waters where few other trees can survive. Submerged root tangles create a vital sheltered nursery for juvenile reef fish, crabs, and invertebrates.