Simpson Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) Available in Jupiter, FL Simpson Stopper is a stunning Florida native evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its smooth peeling bark, fragrant white flowers, bright orange-red berries, and exceptional resilience in tropical landscapes. Loved by pollinators, birds, and native plant enthusiasts alike, this elegant plant brings year-round beauty and ecological value to South Florida gardens. With dense foliage and a naturally tidy growth habit, Simpson Stopper works beautifully as a privacy hedge, ornamental specimen, or edible native addition to food forests and pollinator gardens. Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida): Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade—highly adaptable. Watering: Moderate during establishment. Drought-tolerant once mature. Soil: Adaptable to sandy and well-draining soils. Fertilizer: Low to moderate needs. Compost or light organic feeding supports vigorous growth. Growth Habit: Dense evergreen shrub or small tree. Typically reaches 10–20 feet tall but can be maintained smaller with pruning. Temperature: USDA Zones 9–11. Excellent heat and humidity tolerance. Maintenance: Low. Responds very well to pruning and shaping. Flowers, Fruit & Wildlife Value: Flowering: Produces fragrant white flowers that attract bees and pollinators. Fruit: Small orange-red berries loved by birds and wildlife; edible for humans as well. Best Uses: Native landscaping, privacy hedges, pollinator gardens, edible landscapes, and bonsai. Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet berries with subtle tropical notes. Medicinal & Ecological Benefits: Simpson Stopper has long been valued in native ecosystems and traditional plantings: Pollinator Support: Excellent nectar source for bees and beneficial insects Wildlife Habitat: Provides food and shelter for birds and native wildlife Antioxidant-Rich Fruit: Berries contain naturally occurring beneficial compounds Florida Native Resilience: Supports biodiversity and ecological restoration Traditional Uses: Historically appreciated for ornamental, ecological, and edible value Ideal For: Florida native gardens 🌿 Pollinator and wildlife landscapes 🦋🐝 Privacy hedges and screens Edible native plant collections Low-maintenance tropical landscapes Plant Classification: Scientific Name: Myrcianthes fragransCommon Name: Simpson StopperPlant Type: Native evergreen shrub / small treeFamily: MyrtaceaeClass: Dicot – BroadleafGrowth Form: Dense upright shrub or small treeEvergreen/Deciduous: EvergreenPerennial or Annual: Perennial
