Coral ardisia was originally brought to Florida to brighten landscapes with its attractive foliage and fruit. But now it’s classified as an invasive plant because it invades natural areas and crowds out native plants.

2022年9月18日 · The Coral Ardisia, scientifically known as Ardisia crenata, is a plant that is highly sought after by plant enthusiasts. This houseplant is native to Asia and is also known by other names such as Coralberry, Christmas berry, and Spiceberry.

Ardisia crenata is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae, that is native to East Asia. It is known by a variety of names such as Christmas berry, Australian holly, coral ardisia, coral bush, coralberry, coralberry tree, hen's-eyes, and spiceberry.

2017年3月1日 · It’s a hardy evergreen plant that grows to about three feet tall (sometimes six feet tall!), with a dense collection of glossy, dark green leaves, clusters of small white flowers and shiny red pea-size berries. It became a popular ornamental because it looks gorgeous and grows well with little assistance.

2012年8月16日 · Coral ardisia (Ardisia crenata) is an invasive non-native plant, introduced into Florida in the early 1900’s for ornamental purposes. It is now found growing in hardwood hammocks and other moist woodlands of both wild and grazing lands.

2013年3月15日 · Coral ardisia (Ardisia crenata), a native of Japan and northern India, is a member of the Myrsinaceae family. Plants grow anywhere from 2 to 6 feet tall, usually in multi-stemmed clumps, and are hardy in Zones 8-10.

Learn how to care for the Coral Berry (Ardisia crenata), a beautiful evergreen shrub known for its glossy leaves and vibrant red berries. Discover tips on watering, light requirements, and more.

2023年8月21日 · The Coral berry plant is also known as the Christmas berry because it produces bright red berries which last well past Xmas time. What makes this a great plant is how it flowers during summer and then produces berries , making it a lively and attractive shrub.

Bright berries adorn this shrub in winter, making Ardisia crenata a delightful houseplant. This compact, upright shrub can grow to 6 ft in its native tropical habitat, but indoors you can expect it to reach about half that height. Slow-growing, it'll take a while to get there.

2024年12月3日 · Coral ardisia has invaded and established in many natural areas across Florida. It can be found in hardwood hammocks, becoming a significant pest. Coral ardisia shades out native seedling and understory plants, preventing their growth and development and disrupting native plant communities.