Quailberry

Crossopetalum ilicifolium
(Christmasberry)
Español: Fresno
Small shrub. Prostrate. Can be planted as a groundcover in beds or masses with other low-growing plants. Makes a good plant for use in a rock (limerock) garden.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Wildlife

Fruits attract birds including quail.

Habitat

Pine rockland, rockland hammock, sinkhole. Sinkhole edges.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage