How much sun does Twinberry need?

Twinberry grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Twinberry bloom?

Twinberry blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Twinberry native?

Twinberry (Myrcianthes fragrans) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Twinberry attract?

Twinberry draws bees and butterflies.

Twinberry

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Myrcianthes fragrans

Last reviewed: October 2026

Twinberry (Myrcianthes fragrans) is a perennial tree native to FL. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Twinberry (Myrcianthes fragrans) 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

medium

Size

120"–300" H × 96"–180" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A dense, evergreen small tree or large shrub with glossy, aromatic leaves and clusters of small, fragrant white flowers followed by red to orange berries. Naturally forms a tidy, rounded canopy and tolerates trimming into a hedge.

Growing Twinberry

Grow Twinberry in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 120 to 300 inches tall and spread 96 to 180 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The fragrant flowers attract bees and butterflies, and the small berries are readily eaten by songbirds through much of the year.

Common questions

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

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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