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White Stopper
Eugenia axillaris

Small, 0.5" dark red to black colored edible berry. Fruits are pear-shaped and quite juicy.

Description: Small or medium sized bush or tree to 15-25ft. Easily trained into a short hedge or bush. The White Stopper is also a good candidate for bonsai. Flowers are white or slightly yellow in color, and borne in large groups. Foliage is scented.

Hardiness: Moderately hardy, can survive short frosts and freezes.

Growing Environment: Trees are not very particular about soils. Water fairly regularly. Grows well in shade, part-shade, and is very drought tolerant. Plants are also highly tolerant of various soil types and grow well near salt water.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Fleshy fruit, usually eaten fresh. The tree is most commonly used as a street tree, or is trained into a hedge. Attracts birds.

Native Range: Native to southern Florida, the Carribean, southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala.