This evergreen is naturally found in tree form in hammocks but in the landscape, in full sun, we typically see it in a full, dense shrub form, including as hedging or a screen as it tolerates pruning well. But as a specimen tree, the beautiful bark can be admired. Fragrant when flowering, this is another great wildlife attractor, offering fruits and cover for birds, and flowers for pollinators.

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