Shrub

Simpson's stopper

Myrcianthes fragrans

Good choice

A native hedge or small tree with fragrant white flowers, orange berries for birds, and peeling bark. Clips well into a dense screen.

USDA zones: 10a–10b
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Salt tolerance: Medium
Drought tolerance: High
Mature size: 10–20 ft (hedge or small tree)
Florida native: Yes
Florida-Friendly: Yes

Installed with our Plant & Shrub Installation service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.