Ardisia crenata
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Ardisia crenata

hen's eyes
Christmas berry
spiceberry
coralberry

  family myrsinaceae 
  genus ardisia 

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Identification
Genus  Ardisia Species  crenata Variety  Cultivar  Common names  hen's eyes   Christmas berry   spiceberry   coralberry Family  MYRSINACEAE Specimen number  S11350 Data source  HtZn p78
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Depends on climate Stature  Shrub Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  8" - 6' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full shade Water  Moist, well drained Optimal soil texture  Fertile Acceptable soil pH  Soil pH 05-06 USDA hardiness  USDA zones 07a-10b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-03 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Ardisia crenata has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. Christmas berry (also known as coralberry, spiceberry or hen's eyes) can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 0� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this species is one that is fertile. Full shade is ideal for this plant. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  yes Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Ardisia crenata is a woody perennial. Leaves: Christmas berry (locally known in some parts as coralberry, spiceberry or hen's eyes) has glossy serrated leaves. Flowers: This plant has small star shaped flowers. The flowers are typically of a red color.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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