Chironia Species, Christmas Berry

Chironiabaccifera

Family
Gentianaceae (jen-shun-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chironia (ky-ROH-nee-uh)
Species
baccifera (bak-IF-er-uh)
Synonym
Chironia baccata
Chironia parviflora
Chironia parvifolia
Roeslinia baccifera
Roeslinia tetragona
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2011 | neutral

This African plant has several medicinal properties though it has been reported to kill live stock if ingested.

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