Ardisia crenata growing shrub of the genus Ardisia also known as Christmas berry, Ardisia crenata perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant for the ornamental fruits, can grow in mediterranean, subtropical or temperate climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 7-10.
Leaves color green in elliptic shape.
Ardisia crenata flower
Flower color white to pink in star shape, flowers grows in clusters.
Fruit color red in round shape.
Alternative names: Christmas berry, Australian holly, Coral ardisia, Coral bush, Coralberry, Coralberry tree
Ardisia crenata for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Ardisia crenata growing and care:
Moist soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Dead parts and fruits
Size of the plant:
30-180cm, 12-72 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Half shade / Full shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Small star flower in white to pink color, flowers grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Ardisia crenata
