SPANISH STOPPER

Eugenia foetida

 

To 18 feet

Moderate rate of growth

Full sun to dense shade

Good salt and drought tolerance; tolerates moist soil

Cold sensitive

Zones 9B to 11

 

Large shrub or small tree with pale, whitish bark,

narrow crown, a neat, symmetrical habit and small, evergreen leaves.

Clusters of small, white flowers, primarily in summer are

followed by small purplish-black berries.

Excellent wildlife attractor, especially birds.