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Florida hobblebush
Scientific Name: Agarista populifolia
Family: Ericaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Florida Hobblebush (Agarista populifolia)
Florida hobblebush, also known as Florida leucothoe, pipestem, pipewood, or fetter-bush, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub native to Florida and other parts of the southeastern United States.
Considerations for Pets
- Forms dense thickets which are difficult to penetrate.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Agarista populifolia (Lam.) W.S. Judd
- Family: Ericaceae (Heath)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Leucothoe populifolia
Common Names
- Florida Hobblebush
- Florida Leucothoe
- Pipestem
- Pipewood
- Fetter-bush
- Pipe-stem wood
- Pipe-plant
Distribution and Habitat
Florida hobblebush is commonly found in moist woodlands, especially in the Florida portion of its range. It has been observed at locations like Orlando Wetlands Park, Orange County, FL, planted in gardens.
Morphology and Growth
- A broadleaf evergreen shrub, typically growing to 8-12 ft. in height.
- Exhibits a lax, arching, multi-stemmed habit.
- Features rich, glossy-green foliage.
- Can be used to create hedges and screens.
- Forms dense thickets.
Ecology
Florida hobblebush can be kept under control by consistent pruning in landscapes. There is some mention that it can be invasive.
Further Resources
- USF Institute for Systematic Botany: florida.plantatlas.usf.edu
- Discover Life: Find information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Agarista populifolia on Discover Life's page.
- Atlas of Florida Vascular Plants: Provides information for the distribution of plants within Florida.
- USDA: Agarista populifolia sce on USDA website.