Coralberry
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Coralberry
Ardisia crenata
Coralberry is a fun plant that grows bright red berries! It has shiny green leaves and can be found in gardens and parks. The berries are not for eating, but they look beautiful and attract birds.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Coralberry is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves that have wavy edges. It produces small, star-shaped white flowers in summer, followed by striking clusters of bright red berries that often last through winter, making it visually distinct.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyPrimulaceaeGenusArdisia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Despite being pretty, eating its bright berries can make you feel ill!
In some warm places, this plant is considered super invasive!
It's also known as "Christmas berry" because of its festive look!
Its vibrant red berries can stay on the plant for over a year!
Special abilities
Ability
Winter Berry Supply
Coralberry has bright red berries that stay on its branches all winter, helping it provide food for birds when other plants are bare.
Ability
Evergreen Powerhouse
Coralberry has shiny, dark green leaves all year long, which helps it make food from sunlight even in colder months.
Ability
Shade Dweller
Coralberry can grow well in shady spots, helping it thrive in forests where sunlight is limited for other plants.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-200 cm
- Spread
- 50-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
American Robin
Turdus migratorius
Eats persistent berries in winter.
eaten by
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Feasts on the bright red fruits.
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits small white flowers for nectar.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Fruit Bearing
Fruit-bearing plants produce fruits, which are the mature ovaries of flowering plants containing seeds.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
Coral Berry
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not eat the berries, as they are not safe for people.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Coralberry?
50-200 cm
How wide does Coralberry spread?
50-150 cm
How big are the flowers on Coralberry?
0.5-1 cm
When does Coralberry bloom?
Summer
Is Coralberry edible?
No
Is Coralberry toxic?
Moderate
What is Coralberry's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Coralberry pollinated?
Insect
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