Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

ironwood, red-berry stopper

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Eugenia confusa

Family:

Myrtaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

tree

Size:

15-25 (40) ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white

Fruit Color:

red

Phenology:

Evergreen. Blooms spring-summer. Fruits ripens in fall.

Noted For:

Showy Flowers, Showy Fruits, Hurricane Wind Resistance, Interesting Foliage

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Specimen tree or screening plant.

Considerations:

Slow growing.

Availability:

Native Nurseries, Seed

Propagation:

De-pulped seed.

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

Coming Soon!

Somewhat moist, no flooding ---to--- Short very dry periods

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand, Loam, Lime Rock

Soil pH:

Calcareous (high pH)

Suitable to Grow In:

10A,10B,11

Ecology

Wildlife:

Pollinators, Birds, Mammals

Insect pollinated.

Birds and other wildlife consume fruit.  

Native Habitats:

Rockland hammock. Coastal hammock.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

Listed as Endangered by the State of Florida. Please acquire in an environmentally conscientious manner. Retain in the natural landscape if present.