FPS125/FP125: Chiococca pinetorum Pineland Snowberry - EDIS
This document provides an overview of Chiococca pinetorum, commonly known as the pineland snowberry. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its evergreen, leathery leaves and white to purple-white tubular flowers.
Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS)
Larval host for the Miami blue butterfly (Cyclargus thomasi) and Snowberry clearwing moth (Hemaris diffinis). Attracts a variety of pollinators. Native Habitats: Coastal hammocks, pine rocklands, coastal flats, disturbed forest edges.
Chiococca pinetorumparvifolia) is a handsome, low scrambling shrub that can reach a height of 10 feet if given a support to climb upon (Fig. 1). It climbs into neighboring trees and shrubs in the wild. The leathery leaves of the Snowberry are evergreen, shiny, and dark green in color.
Snowberry - Landscaping with Florida Native Plants
Common Snowberry, Chiococca alba, is native from the Keys to Brevard County along the coast. It is the most common species and tends to climb up trees or form a mound of vines. The pinetorum species has small leaves and is found in the pine rocklands.
Pineland Snowberry (Chiococca pinetorum) – DCFNPS Pop-up Native Plant …
Description: long lived slow growing perennial, to 1' tall (usually shorter), with shiny small dark green leaves on thin woody branches that spread horizontally in full sun, and root periodically. Has handsome clusters of white bell-shaped flowers and shiny white fruit.
IRC - Natives for Your Neighborhood - Regional Conservation
Habitats: Pine rocklands and edges of rockland hammocks. Soils: Moist, well-drained limestone soils, with or without humusy top layer. Nutritional Requirements: Low; it is most commonly found in nutrient poor soils, but will grow well in soils with some organic content.
This plant may be used as a tall ground cover in a partially shaded or sunny location. Plants blend together making a loose mass of foliage several years after planting on 4- to 5-foot centers. The Snowberry is a shrub that needs a well-drained soil. It will grow well on sandy loam soils and can tolerate dry conditions. This plant can
Chiococca pinetorum Pineland Snowberry | EDIS - FLVC
May 5, 2007 · This document provides an overview of Chiococca pinetorum, commonly known as the pineland snowberry. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its evergreen, leathery leaves and white to purple-white tubular flowers.
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Pineland Snowberry
Pineland Snowberry Chiococca pinetorum Type: Woody groundcover Light: Full sun to light shade Drought tolerance: High Soil:Well‐drained, sandy / limestone soils Dimensions:1 –2ft H, spreading Growth rate: Moderate Flower: Small, white turning yellow or purplish‐white, all year Fruit: White to purplish, drupe‐like berry
Chiococca pinetorum Introduction October, 1999 Fact Sheet FPS-125
Common name(s): Pineland Snowberry. Family: Rubiaceae. Plant type: ground cover. USDA hardiness zones: 10B through 11 (Fig. 2) Planting month for zone 10 and 11: year round. Origin: native to Florida. Uses: espalier; mass planting; foundation; ground cover. Availablity: grown in small quantities by a small number of nurseries. Figure 1 ...