Description (growth habits, light requirements & care): A small, evergreen tree or shrub growing 6-10 feet tall. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soils.
How you can help by planting this: Provides food and shelter for wildlife, particularly birds, with its fruits. Its dense foliage also offers shelter for smaller wildlife.
Flower and Fruit (color, characteristics, season): Small white flowers bloom in spring, followed by round, green fruits that ripen to purple in summer.
Pairs well with: Swamp Milkweed, Florida Fiddlewood, and Saw Palmetto for a wildlife-friendly garden with a range of textures and colors.
