Florida Hobblebush

Agarista populifolia
(AgaristaPipewood)
Español: Sorghum
Toxic  to humans. and some animals.



Specimen plant, foundation planting, screen.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Considertions

Old stems should be pruned. Plant tends to sucker, so plant where suckers are an asset.

Wildlife

Some birds and other wildlife consume fruit.  Foliage is poisonous.

Habitat

Seepage areas, moist hammocks, swamps, river floodplains

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
  • Attracts bees and butterflies.