Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: Roger Hammer, Dade Chapter FNPS

Nomenclature

Common Name:

pale lidflower, spicewood

Synonym(s):

Calyptranthes pallens

Genus species:

Myrcia neopallens

Family:

Myrtaceae

Plant Specifics

Form:

shrub

Size:

10-20 ft tall by 5-10 ft wide

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

white

Fruit Color:

red,purple,black

Phenology:

Evergreen. Blooms March-September. Lifespan >50 yrs.

Noted For:

Showy Fruits, Aroma/Showy Fruitsagrance, Interesting Foliage

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Useful as a screen or hedge plant. Typically used in natural landscapes. Used for dense foliage and shiny leaves.

Considerations:

Plants tend to have many stems, but can be pruned to a single trunk.

Availability:

Native Nurseries

Propagation:

De-pulped seed.

Light:

Full Sun, Part Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

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

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

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray.

Soil or Other Substrate:

Soil pH:

Calcareous (high pH)

Suitable to Grow In:

10A,10B,11

Ecology

Wildlife:

Birds

Birds and consume the fruit.





Provides cover.

Native Habitats:

Coastal hammocks.

Natural Range in Florida:

Comments:

Ethnobotany:

General Comments:

Foliage may be fragrant.



Listed as Threatened by the state of Florida.  Please acquire only from reputable suppliers with appropriate permits and licenses.