Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: This document provides an overview of the marlberry (Ardisia escallonioides), a shrub native to Florida and the Caribbean. It describes the plant’s physical characteristics, including its height, leaf arrangement, and flower and fruit features. The document also outlines the plant’s growth requirements, such as soil preferences and light conditions, and its uses in landscaping, such as for hedges, screens, and specimen plantings. Additionally, it highlights the plant’s moderate drought tolerance, ease of propagation from seed, and lack of serious pest issues. The marlberry’s aesthetic appeal and functional benefits in various garden settings are emphasized. Original publication date October 1999.
Source: EDIS
Authors: Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen
Institution: University of Florida
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401245578