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| Identification |
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Genus
Ardisia
Species
crenata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
hen's eyes
Christmas berry
spiceberry
coralberry
Family
MYRSINACEAE
Specimen number
S11350
Data source
HtZn p78
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| Life cycle |
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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
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| Climate |
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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
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| Garden |
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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.
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| Special qualities |
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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
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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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
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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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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