Coral Ardisia, Japanese Holly, Downy Coralberry, Spear Flower

Ardisiacrispa

Genus
Ardisia (ar-DIZ-ee-uh)
Species
crispa (KRISP-uh)
Synonym
Ardisia densa
Ardisia dielsii
Ardisia elegans
Ardisia henryi
Ardisia hortorum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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Cincinnati, OH | October 2008 | neutral

The plant I have has white, not pink, flowers before the little red (hen's eys) berries. It is now at my workplace, which may be too lig...Read More

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