Simpson's Stopper
Scientific Name
Myrcianthes fragrans
Geographical Considerations
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View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
9b to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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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
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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
