PINELAND PRIVET

Forestiera segregata ‘pinetorum’

4 to 14 feet

Fast rate of growth

Light shade to full sun

Excellent salt and drought tolerance,

although prefers moist, sandy soil.

 Zones 8B to 11

A smaller-leaved form of Florida privet;

a dense, fine-textured, tidy shrub with

semi-deciduous, small shiny green leaves.

Tiny yellow flowers in spring are followed by round, black fruits on female plants.

Tolerates pruning as a hedge.

Attracts songbirds and provides excellent wildlife habitat.

Photographer: Meghan Fellows
Image Owner: Fairchild Tropical Garden