Rough Velvetseed

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Rough Velvetseed Botanical Name: Guettarda scabra Description (growth habits, light requirements & care): A Pine Rockland habitat shrub or small tree, grows 5-15 feet tall, normall y 8ft or so in home landscapes. Prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Tolerant of coastal conditions. Very rare and sporadic north of the Miami River. How you can help by planting this: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies and provides food for birds with its seeds. Flower and Fruit (color, characteristics, season): Small, white or yellow flowers bloom all year, but peak winter-spring, followed by rounded red velvety berry. Pairs well with: Bahama Wild Coffee, Florida Thatch Palm, Winged Sumac, Saw Palmetto, grasses and wildflowers below. Show more