Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ardisia crispa Australian Holly, Christmas Berry, Coralberry, Marlberry,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Shrubs Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Medium evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and small fragrant pink to white flowers in summer, followed by attractive bright red berries. Grows approx 1.2m tall x 2m wide. Great ornamental plant for containers and garden beds. Also know as Ardisia crenata.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Erosion Control, Feature, Fragrant Garden, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mealy Bugs
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrsinaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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