How much sun does White stopper need?

White stopper grows best in full sun conditions.

When does White stopper bloom?

White stopper blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is White stopper native?

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

White stopper

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Eugenia axillaris

Last reviewed: October 2026

White stopper (Eugenia axillaris) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

White stopper (Eugenia axillaris) 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"–240" H × 96"–180" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A dense evergreen shrub or small tree with aromatic leathery leaves and small clusters of fragrant white flowers in summer. Dark purple-black berries follow, and the plant is often clipped as a hedge.

Growing White stopper

Grow White stopper in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 120 to 240 inches tall and spread 96 to 180 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Fragrant flowers attract bees, and berries provide food for birds.

Common questions

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