Tree Portfolio
Simpson’s Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) - Highly Recommended

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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
Bark, flowers, fruit |
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Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Height at Maturity: |
20’ |
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Width at Maturity: |
15’ |
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Grow Space: |
Small, under OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Well-drained |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Semi-hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought Tolerance: |
High |
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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. |
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Uses: |
Specimen, buffer, wildlife |
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Maintenance: |
$ | |