Margyricarpus pinnatus Pearl berry (Rosaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Margyricarpus pinnatus
Pearl berry
Evergreen shrub
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The Margyricarpus pinnatus plant species is found in S. America - Andes. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pearl berry. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. setosus. Empetrum pinnatum.

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Latin Name:  Margyricarpus pinnatus
Common Name:  Pearl berry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Lam.)O.Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a lime-free soil that is not too rich[11], with some shade at the hottest part of the day[200]. Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil[11]. Requires a sheltered position[188]. Plants are low-growing and have done very well in our exposed maritime site in Cornwall[K]. This species is hardy to about -5°c[200]. It is our opinion that the plants are hardier than this[K], they have grown outdoors in many parts of Britain that experience colder winters, and have survived all but very severe winters[1, 11]. The plants do not fruit well in cool wet summers[K].

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