Florida Privet
Forestiera segregata
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Florida Privet
Florida privet (Forestiera segregata) is a native evergreen shrub of Florida's coastal scrub and hammock habitats, bearing small inconspicuous flowers followed by tiny blue-black fruits eaten by a wide range of birds. Its tolerance of salt, drought, and poor soils makes it a workhorse in native coastal landscapes. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Thrives in full sun to part sun; full sun produces the densest foliage and best berry crop for wildlife. Easily adaptable to NE Florida's coastal conditions including salt spray exposure.
Highly drought tolerant once established; requires no supplemental irrigation in most NE Florida landscapes after the first year. Tolerates dry, sandy, or alkaline soils common to coastal NE Florida.
Thrives in NE Florida's sandy, alkaline, or shell-fragment soils without amendment. Fertilizer is not required for established plants; a light application of balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring can support faster establishment in new plantings.
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Common questions
Is Florida Privet a good plant for St. Augustine?
Florida Privet is a shrub for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 10-15 feet × 5-10 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.