Florida privet
Forestiera segregata
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
72"–180" H × 60"–120" W
Bloom
Feb, Mar, Apr
Native to
FL, GA, SC
Pollinators
bees
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Find rebates in your areaA dense, glossy-leaved evergreen shrub with small inconspicuous flowers followed by dark blue-black berries on female plants. It takes shearing well and holds a neat, rounded form as a hedge or screen.
Wildlife value
The berries are an important late-fall and winter food source for migrating and resident songbirds.
Common questions
- How much sun does Florida privet need?
- Florida privet grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Florida privet bloom?
- Florida privet blooms in February, March, and April.
- Where is Florida privet native?
- Florida privet (Forestiera segregata) is native to FL, GA, SC, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Florida privet attract?
- Florida privet draws bees.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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