GOPHER APPLE

Licania michauxii

1 to 1.5 feet

Full sun

Zones 8 to 11

Slow rate of growth, at first

Excellent salt and drought tolerance

Low, woody groundcover with evergreen, glossy leaves.

Tiny clusters of yellow-green flowers in spring and summer are followed by

1 inch, oval, white, fleshy fruit which is a favorite of the gopher tortoise.

Colonizes by underground stems. Excellent wildlife attractor.

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