Tree Portfolio
Marlberry (Ardisia escallonioides) - Highly Recommended

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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
Flowers year-round, fruit, white bark |
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Growth Rate: |
Slow |
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Height at Maturity: |
20’ |
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Width at Maturity: |
15’ |
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Grow Space: |
Small, under OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Moist |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Comments: |
Prefers partial shade and moist soils. While not suitable as a street or parking lot tree, it makes a wonderful small tree for your yard. Although slow-growing, the flowers and fruit production begin when the tree is a few years old. Its use is encouraged. |
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Uses: |
Specimen, buffer, wildlife |
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Maintenance: |
$ |
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