How much sun does Quailberry need?

Quailberry grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Quailberry bloom?

Quailberry blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Quailberry native?

Quailberry (Crossopetalum ilicifolium) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Quailberry

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Crossopetalum ilicifolium

Last reviewed: October 2026

Quailberry (Crossopetalum ilicifolium) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Quailberry (Crossopetalum ilicifolium) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–18" H × 18"–36" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A low, spreading groundcover shrub called Christmas berry, with small spiny-toothed holly-like leaves and inconspicuous flowers followed by bright red berries that persist through winter.

Growing Quailberry

Grow Quailberry in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 18 inches tall and spread 18 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Winter berries provide an important food source for songbirds in dry rockland habitat.

Common questions

How much sun does Quailberry need?: Quailberry grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Quailberry bloom?: Quailberry blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Quailberry native?: Quailberry (Crossopetalum ilicifolium) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Quailberry attract?: Quailberry 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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