How much sun does Red stopper need?

Red stopper grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Red stopper bloom?

Red stopper blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Red stopper native?

Red stopper (Eugenia rhombea) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Red stopper

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Eugenia rhombea

Last reviewed: October 2026

Red stopper (Eugenia rhombea) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Red stopper (Eugenia rhombea) 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

part sun

Water

medium

Size

96"–240" H × 72"–144" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A dense, slow-growing evergreen tree or large shrub with small, glossy diamond-shaped leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers, followed by dark red to black berries. Naturally compact and neat in tropical hammock understory.

Growing Red stopper

Grow Red stopper in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 96 to 240 inches tall and spread 72 to 144 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Small flowers attract bees, and the fruit is eaten by birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Red stopper need?: Red stopper grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Red stopper bloom?: Red stopper blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Red stopper native?: Red stopper (Eugenia rhombea) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Red stopper attract?: Red stopper 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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