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Ardisia escallonoides Schiede & Deppe ex Schlecht. & Cham.

Island marlberry, Marbleberry, Marlberry

Myrsinaceae (Colicwood Family)

Synonyms: Icacorea paniculata

USDA Symbol: ARES

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

A small tree or bushy shrub with long, glossy, oblong leaves. Crown narrow, rounded; branches slender, upright. Flowers are small and white, appearing in dense, terminal clusters. Dark purple fruits appear in spring.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Shrub
Root Type: Tap
Leaf Shape: Elliptic
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 12-36 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jan , Feb

Distribution

USA: FL
Native Distribution: S. FL through the West Indies to Mex.
Native Habitat: Shell ridges; cabbage palm hammocks
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Well-drained, ridge soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Propagation by seed is not difficult but takes time. Germination usually takes six months.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Plant Nursery - Sanibel, FL

Bibliography

Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Ardisia escallonoides in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ardisia escallonoides in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ardisia escallonoides

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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