Snowberry

Chiococca alba
Español: Arrayán
Nice blog article by Florida Wildflower Foundation.



Background plant somewhere between a shrub and vine in character.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Considertions

Weak--needs support. Can be aggressive in the home landscape.

Wildlife

Birds and other wildlife consume fruit.

Habitat

Coastal hammocks, pine rocklands, coastal flats, disturbed forest edges.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers, Showy fruits
  • Larval host for the Miami blue butterfly (Cyclargus thomasi) and Snowberry clearwing moth (Hemaris diffinis).
  • Attracts a variety of pollinators.