Christmasberry

Succulent foliage.

This plant is in the tomato family.  FNPS cannot vouch that the fruit is edible.



Specimen plant, hedge plant

Tolerant of inundation with brackish water



High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without injury.

Toxic to livestock. Green fruits toxic to humans.

Fruits are eaten by birds (Florida Wildflower Foundation)

Attracts hummingbirds (Hammer)

Salt marsh, salt flats.

• Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
• Nectar plant for great southern white (Ascia monuste), gulf fritillary (Agraulis vanillae) and other butterflies as well as sphinx moths.