Simpson's Stopper

Container Growing

Well-suited for containers; ensure the pot has excellent drainage and use a high-quality, bark-based potting mix.

Family

Myrtaceae

Foliage Look

Glossy, dark green, leathery leaves in opposite pairs on dense, upright branches.

Foliage Rules

Leaves are opposite, elliptic, and glossy. Foliage should appear deep green and healthy without significant variegation.

Fruit Flower Look

Fragrant white, five-petaled flowers followed by clusters of round, bright red, edible-looking berries.

Fruit Flower Rules

Flowers are white with prominent stamens. Fruit is a small, bright red, spherical berry. Flowers and fruit appear on mature growth, not on young nursery plugs.

Growth Habit Rules

Maintain a dense, upright, branching structure. Avoid sparse or straggly appearances in imagery.

Mature Plant Look

A full, bushy, evergreen shrub with a rounded to upright silhouette.

Mature Stage Morphology

Densely branched shrub with glossy, dark green, aromatic foliage and seasonal displays of flowers and red berries.

Morphology Rules

Ensure consistent leaf shape and dense branching. Flowers and fruit should be depicted as occurring in seasonal clusters.

Plant Faqs

How large does a Simpson's Stopper grow? It typically reaches 8 to 12 feet tall, but it is easily maintained at smaller sizes with pruning. Does this plant attract birds? Yes, it produces bright red berries that are a favorite for local songbirds. Is it suitable for full sun? Yes, this plant thrives in full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. Can I grow it in a pot? Yes, it makes an excellent container plant provided you use well-draining soil.

Root Look

Healthy white to light brown fibrous root mass filling the plug space.

Soil Look

Dark, rich, well-draining, peat or bark-based potting medium.

Starter Stage

Young, rooted starter plug with established green leaves and a healthy, fibrous root system.

Starter Stage Morphology

Leaves are small, opposite, and leathery with a glossy finish. Stems are firm and woody at the base.

Video Voiceover Script

Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Simpson's Stopper. This is Simpson's Stopper, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Simpson's Stopper become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future landscape screen or wildlife habitat you want to create. Look for the dense, glossy foliage and the brilliant red berries that define this native favorite during the growing season. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then move it to its final in-ground location once it is strong and established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.

Youtube Tags

Myrcianthes fragrans Simpsons Stopper Shostopper native shrubs evergreen landscaping bird friendly garden Agardeni garden design shrub care privacy hedges

Youtube Video Summary

Discover the Simpson's Stopper 'Shostopper', a dense, evergreen native shrub that brings year-round structure and seasonal color to your landscape. With its fragrant flowers and showy red berries, this versatile plant is a top choice for hedging and supporting local bird populations.

Youtube Video Title

Simpson's Stopper 'Shostopper' | Native Evergreen Shrub