Island Marlberry
Ardisia escallonoides
USDA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrsinaceae
- Genus:
- Ardisia
- Species:
- Ardisia escallonoides
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 20-40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
Native Range
United States: Florida
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Palmetto Fruitworm Moth (Cydia palmetum), Periploca undescribed, Phrygionis argentata, Slosson's roadside skipper (Alarodia slossoniae)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical hardwood hammocks