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Japanese Ardisia, Marlberry, Maleberry 'Moncue'

Ardisiajaponica

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Genus

Ardisia (ar-DIZ-ee-uh)

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Species

japonica (juh-PON-ih-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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