Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Moderate
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Partial Sun
Max Height
5 ft
Price
$24.99

Pearl berry have small white pinwheel-like flowers and glowing translucent pearl-like berries that many birds eat. They have shiny and waxy leaves that create a nice foliage . They can be grown as a small hedge or an accent bush. This hard to find Florida Native is also a great shade plant.

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How to care for Pearl berry

Light. Light shade or part sun suits it best.

Water. Keep the soil moist. Once established it tolerates short dry spells.

Soil and feeding. Grows in moist, well-drained limestone or sandy soil, including alkaline soil. It needs some organic matter to thrive.

Size. Grows to about 5 ft, as wide as tall, but can reach 10 ft. Growth is slow to very slow.

Good to know. A Florida native of coastal hammocks, listed as endangered in Florida. It tolerates salty wind only with shelter, not direct salt spray. Birds and mammals eat the white fruit.