Ardisia crenata Coralberry (Myrsinaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Ardisia crenata
Coralberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Ardisia crenata plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, India. It is a member of the Myrsinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coralberry.

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Latin Name:  Ardisia crenata
Common Name:  Coralberry
Family:  Myrsinaceae
Author:  Sims.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Woods in low mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a well-drained humus rich soil in partial shade in a position sheltered from cold drying winds[200]. We are not sure if this plant is hardy outdoors in Britain. One report says that it is hardy in zone 7 (tolerating temperatures down to between -10 and -15°c) but then goes on to suggest that it needs an essentially frost-free climate and is often grown as an indoor potplant in Britain[200].

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