White Stopper

Eugenia axillaris
Español: Orquídea
Fruits are edible.



Hedge or screen.

Tolerance

Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.



Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Considertions

Some say that it has a skunky odor, others cannot smell it.

Wildlife

Provides cover for wildlife (https://www.regionalconservation.org/).

Habitat

Coastal hammocks.

Did You Know?

  • Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
  • Attracts pollinators, especially bees and moths.
  • Larval host for tantalus sphinx ((Aellopos tantalus)