Single plant shown; hedge photo coming soon. · Photo: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0
Privacy hedge
Simpson's Stopper
Also called Twinberry
Myrcianthes fragrans
A fragrant native that makes a soft, low-care screen and feeds birds.
Simpson's Stopper for sale and installed in Palm Beach & Martin County.
From $10–$12 per plant (3 gal)
| Size | Per plant | Hedge, per foot |
|---|---|---|
| 3 gal · 1-2 ft tall | $10–$12 | $3–$4 |
| 7 gal · 2-4 ft tall | $20–$25 | $7–$8 |
| 15 gal · 4-6 ft tall | $51–$62 | $17–$21 |
| 25 gal · 6-8 ft tall | $110–$130 | $37–$43 |
Ballpark plant prices. Planting and delivery are priced with the job. Stock and exact sizes vary; we confirm within 24 hours. Per foot is at 36 in apart.
Send a photo of the spot and the length of the row. Ask what we have in stock now.
3-year plant warranty, terms in writing with your quote.
Quick facts
- Typical mature height
- Up to 20 ft unpruned; kept 6 to 10 ft
- Growth
- Slow
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Salt tolerance
- Moderate
- Typical cold tolerance
- Hardy to about 25F
- Maintenance
- Low
- Native to Florida
- Yes
- Typical sizes
- 3 gal, 7 gal, 15 gal, 25 gal
Simpson's stopper is a native shrub with fragrant white flowers and small red berries that birds love. It has few pest problems and tolerates drought.
It grows slowly, so it takes longer to fill in than most hedges, but it needs very little trimming once it does.
It is hardy down to about 25F and tolerates hard pruning if you want to cut it back.
Good for
- Native planting
- Low trimming
- Birds
- Front yard
As a privacy hedge
- Hedge height: 6 to 10 ft
- Fills in: Slow, about 1 ft a year
- Trimming: About 2 light trims a year
- Best spot: Front at 6 ft; slow to reach height on the sides
- Note: Slow to fill in. Plant closer (about 3 ft) for a faster screen.
Related plants
Need the yard graded or fill brought in first? See fill dirt and yard grading.
Want Simpson's Stopper planted?
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561-262-4700