Varieties We Bring In
Variegated
Variegated
Variegated
Variegated
We received some Simpson's Stopper on Aug 4, 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.
Last received Aug 4, 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.
Pet toxicity: Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Pet safety guideAbout Simpson's Stopper
Simpson's stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) is a Florida native evergreen shrub or small tree rated for zones 9b–11, making it an excellent choice for NE Florida landscapes. It features aromatic glossy leaves, exfoliating cinnamon bark, fragrant white spring flowers, and orange-red berries that attract birds and wildlife. Drought and salt tolerant once established, it serves well as a specimen, hedge, or screening plant.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Simpson's stopper thrives in full sun to part shade; full sun produces denser foliage ideal for hedges and screening, while shade displays the attractive exfoliating cinnamon bark. An excellent choice for NE Florida coastal and inland landscapes.
Once established, Simpson's stopper is drought and salt tolerant and requires little supplemental irrigation in NE Florida. Water regularly during the first year to establish a deep root system; mature plants can thrive on rainfall alone.
Adaptable to sandy, loamy, and alkaline coastal soils; amend with compost at planting if soil is extremely infertile. Apply a slow-release balanced fertilizer once or twice a year in spring and summer; avoid over-fertilizing, which can reduce fruit production.
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Common questions
Is Simpson's Stopper a good plant for St. Augustine?
Simpson's Stopper is a shrub. Mature size: 12-20 feet × 8-12 feet. Light: Full Sun, Part Shade. Water needs: Low to Moderate. Simpson's Stopper is Florida-Friendly. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a. Recorded salt tolerance: high.
What is the recorded pet toxicity for Simpson's Stopper?
Non-toxic to dogs and cats
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 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.