Simpson's Stopper

Myrcianthes fragrans
(Twinberry)
Specimen plant. Roadsides, parking lot edges, and medians. Smaller forms can make good foundation screens.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Considertions

Both suckers and seedlings will appear.

Wildlife

Birds eat the fruits.

Habitat

Tropical rockland hammock, coastal hammock.

Did You Know?

  • Aroma, fragrance, Interesting bark, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Hurricane wind resistance
  • Attracts bees and butterflies.