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Myrcianthes fragrans
Simpson's Stopper, Twinberry
Origin: Native to coastal southern Florida, the Caribbean, and portions of southern Mexico, Central and South America.
| Family |
| Myrtaceae |
| Genus |
| Myrcianthes |
| Species |
| fragrans |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 - 10 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 9 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H2 - H5 |
| Height |
| 3 - 6 m |
| Spread |
| 2 - 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A short bushy tree with attractive flowers. It grows well in subtropical and tropical climates. Adaptable to a variety of light, soil and water conditions. |
| Landscape |
| Roadsides, parking lot edges, screens, and medians. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Tropical rockland and coastal hammock. |
| Leaf Description |
| Shiney and 2 - 6 cm long. |
| Flower Description |
| White scented flowers. |
| Fruit Description |
| Orange to red globose berry. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| By seed. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| It was used for the treatment of diarrhea. |
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