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| David's Milkberry, Snowberry, Milkberry, David's Root, Perlilla, Canica, Cahinca, Cainea, Caninara, Aceitillo, Madreselva, Lagrimas de San Pedro, Lagrimas de Maria, Oreja de Raton, Suelda, Consuelda, Bejuco de Berac, Bejuco de Berraco, Xcanchac-che Chiococca alba Rubiaceae A plant of Mexico, Florida and the tropical Americas, David's milkberry is a handsome ornamental, with thick, leathery dark green leaves and sparkling white fruits. Unfortunately, it is not hardy north of zone 10. It is an evergreen, vine-like shrub that can grow to 10 feet if it has a support to climb on. It is rare in Texas, growing near the Rio Grande in Cameron County in far South Texas. It grows best in well-drained soils, and will adapt to many soil types.
Plant Habit or Use: small shrub
Exposure: sun Flower Color: white turning to yellow
Blooming Period: spring Fruit Characteristics: round white drupe Height: 6 to 10 feet Width: 6 to 10 feet Plant Character: evergreen Heat Tolerance: very high Water Requirements: Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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