Savia bahamensis
Native
Maidenbush is a small-leaved, compact, native shrub with some resemblance to cocoplum. When the new growth of this plant emerges, it is a bright red color. The fruits and flowers of the maidenbush are not the “stars of the show” but are small and inconspicuous; the foliage is the real attraction. This shrub makes a great specimen plant and is suitable for coastal landscapes.