Simpson's Stopper

Simpson's Stopper

Scientific Name

Myrcianthes fragrans

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended

Hardiness Zones

9b to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Simpson's Stopper grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Full Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained to Wet

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

High

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Shrubs - Large
  • Trees - Small

Plant Shape

  • Round
  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Simpson's Stopper is Evergreen

Spread

15-20 feet

Height

6-30 feet

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Size

Small

Leaf Texture

Fine

Flower Size

Tiny

Flower Month

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Flower Color

  • White

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Edible fruit; white, fragrant, year-round flowers; red berries provide food for wildlife; tolerates occasionally wet soil; needs little attention once established. Red fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL