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Take the FFL Pledge!Randia aculeata White Indigoberry
Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen
Agriculture
Abstract
This document provides an overview of Randia aculeata, commonly known as white indigoberry. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its height, spread, leaf arrangement, and flowering habits. The shrub is noted for its fragrant white flowers and white fruits, which attract birds. It thrives in well-drained sandy or rocky soils, is highly drought-tolerant, and has a high salt spray tolerance, making it suitable for coastal landscapes. The document also highlights its uses in landscaping, such as a specimen plant, foundation, or border shrub, and mentions its general pest resistance and non-invasive nature. Original publication date October, 1999.
About this Publication
This document is FPS497, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date October 1999. Revised October 2023. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
About the Authors
Edward F. Gilman, professor emeritus; Ryan W. Klein, assistant professor, arboriculture; and Gail Hansen, professor, sustainable landscape design; Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
How to Cite
Gilman, E. (2007). Randia aculeata White Indigoberry. EDIS, 2007(16). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fp497-1999


