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Berberidopsis corallina
Coral plant
Evergreen climber
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The Berberidopsis corallina plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Flacourtiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Coral plant.

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Latin Name:  Berberidopsis corallina
Common Name:  Coral plant
Family:  Flacourtiaceae
Author:  Hook. f.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Deep, moist ravines in woodlands within the coastal belt[11, 200]. This species is quite possibly extinct in the wild[11].



Cultivation Notes:  Prefers a deep, moist, humus-rich soil and a position where it is sheltered from drying winds and strong sunlight[11, 200]. This species will tolerate a slightly alkaline soil if peat or some other acid medium is added, but it is not really suited to chalky soils[11]. This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain[11], tolerating temperatures down to about -10°c so long as this is not for prolonged periods[200]. It succeeds in the more westerly areas of the country, but in general needs the protection of a wall and will succeed on a south-facing wall so long as it is protected from winds from that quarter[11]. If the top-growth is cut back by winter cold, the plant can re-sprout from the rootstock[200]. A climbing plant, growing up through trees and shrubs and supporting itself by twining around them[200]. The plant usually forms fruit in Britain, but the seed is seldom fertile[11].

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