Simpson’s Stopper

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Simpson’s Stopper Botanical Name: Myrcianthes fragrans Description (growth habits, light requirements & care): A small to medium-sized evergreen shrub or tree growing 6-15 feet tal l. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soils. How you can help by planting this: Provides shelter and food for wildlife, particularly birds, with its fruits. Its fragrant flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Flower and Fruit (color, characteristics, season): Small white flowers with a sweet fragrance bloom in spring, followed by small red fruits that ripen in late summer to fall. Pairs well with: Florida Firebush, Red Stopper, and Saw Palmetto for a vibrant, wildlife-supporting garden. Show more