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Simpson’s Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) - Highly Recommended

Simpson's Stopper tree

Florida Native:

Yes

Special interest:

Bark, flowers, fruit

Growth Rate:

Slow

Height at Maturity:

20’

Width at Maturity:

15’

Grow Space:

Small, under OHU

Soil Requirements:

Well-drained

Cold Hardiness:

Semi-hardy

Evergreen/Deciduous:

Evergreen

Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerance:

High

Comments:

Fragrant flowers, exfoliating bark and bright red berries are major attributes for this low-maintenance, small tree. Although slows-growing, the plant produces flowers and fruit from an early age. Requires little care and is highly drought-tolerant once established.

Uses:

Specimen, buffer, wildlife

Maintenance:

$

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