This shrub produces abundant, long-lasting, coral-red to scarlet berries, which stand out against dark-green, glossy leaves.
Noteworthy CharacteristicsShows off in winter, with its evergreen foliage and bright red berries.
PropagationRoot semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
ProblemsFungal root rot, fungal stem and leaf diseases. Mealybugs.
Fine Gardening Recommended Products
DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw
You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile.
- 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches
- 1-1/8-inch stroke length
- Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm
DeWalt Variable-Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw with 6-Piece Saw Blade Set
You can fit a variety of blades to this saw to cut fallen branches or prune larger limbs from trees in a pinch. It’s fast, tough, easy to use, and extremely versatile.
- 18.31 x 6.13 x 4 inches
- 1-1/8-inch stroke length
- Variable speed trigger with 0-3000 spm
- DW4856 Metal/Woodcutting Reciprocating Saw Blade Set, 6-Piece
Scotts Cordless Grass-Shear/Shrub-Trimmer Combo
With a built-in 7.2-volt lithium-ion battery, this little guy weighs less than 2 lb. and can zip through all your minor pruning tasks quickly and easily.
- 13.5 x 3 x 5 inches
- Uses a 7.2-Volt 2Ah high-capacity built-in lithium-ion battery; Includes a fast charger
- Genus : Ardisia
- Zones : 10, 7, 8, 9
- Plant Height : 6 to 10 feet
- Light : Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Moisture : Medium Moisture
- Uses : Shade
- Characteristics : Showy Fruit
- Plant Type : Shrubs
- Growth Rate : Slow
- Bloom Time : Summer
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Winter Interest
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