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Schaefferia frutescens Florida Boxwood

Edward F. Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, and Gail Hansen

Release Date: 1/30/2024

Reviewed At: 11/24/2023

DOI: 10.32473/edis-fp540-1999

Agriculture

Abstract

The publication on Schaefferia frutescens (Florida Boxwood) covers its characteristics as a dense, oval-shaped shrub or small tree, native to Florida. It has evergreen, elliptic leaves and produces greenish-white flowers followed by small, bright red fruits. Florida Boxwood is drought and salt-tolerant, thrives in partial shade, and can be used as a hedge, screen, or in formal landscaping. It has no known pest or disease issues and grows well in well-drained, alkaline soils. Original publication date October, 1999.

About this Publication

This document is FPS540, 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.