David's Milkberry
Chiococca alba
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
60"–72" H × 60"–72" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
FL, TX
Pollinators
nectar insects
This native shrub produces small white flowers nearly year-round, followed by distinctive white berries that give it its common name. It forms a dense, rounded bush that works well as a medium-sized landscape specimen or informal hedge.
In an HOA neighborhood
David's Milkberry takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The long blooming period attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-seeking insects throughout most of the growing season. Birds enjoy the white berries that follow the flowers.
Common questions
- How much sun does David's Milkberry need?
- David's Milkberry grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does David's Milkberry bloom?
- David's Milkberry blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is David's Milkberry native?
- David's Milkberry (Chiococca alba) is native to FL, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does David's Milkberry attract?
- David's Milkberry draws nectar insects.
- Is David's Milkberry HOA-friendly?
- David's Milkberry takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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