Myrcianthes fragrans ‘Stopper Morph’
Simpson Stopper 'Stopper Morph' is a striking variegated cultivar that features dramatic foliage coloration. The new growth emerges in shades of white and pink before gradually maturing to green, creating a beautiful tri-colored effect throughout the growing season. This evergreen shrub requires full sun to maintain its vibrant variegation and retain all the desirable characteristics of the species, including fragrant white flowers and colorful berries that attract birds. Stopper Morph is also salt tolerant, making it ideal for coastal areas. Like the standard Simpson Stopper, it can be used as either a specimen shrub or pruned into a small tree form, making it an excellent ornamental choice for South Florida landscapes in zones 9-11.
Myrcianthes fragrans ‘Stopper Morph’
Simpson Stopper 'Stopper Morph' is a striking variegated cultivar that features dramatic foliage coloration. The new growth emerges in shades of white and pink before gradually maturing to green, creating a beautiful tri-colored effect throughout the growing season. This evergreen shrub requires full sun to maintain its vibrant variegation and retain all the desirable characteristics of the species, including fragrant white flowers and colorful berries that attract birds. Stopper Morph is also salt tolerant, making it ideal for coastal areas. Like the standard Simpson Stopper, it can be used as either a specimen shrub or pruned into a small tree form, making it an excellent ornamental choice for South Florida landscapes in zones 9-11.
Myrcianthes fragrans ‘Stopper Morph’
Native, evergreen, 15 ft, prunable.
Dry to moist (well-drained) soils, adaptable, full sun to shade, slow-growing.
Excellent hedge, buffer shrub or small tree with aromatic leaves and flowers.
Profusion of attractive, fragrant flowers in spring, followed by bright orange-yellow berries that are relished by birds.
