Island Marlberry
Ardisia escallonoides
- Native to:
- United States
GBIF: Jill DeVito, PhD
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrsinaceae
- Genus:
- Ardisia
- Species:
- Ardisia escallonoides
- USDA Symbol:
- ARES
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Palmetto Fruitworm Moth (Cydia palmetum), Periploca undescribed, Phrygionis argentata, Slosson's roadside skipper (Alarodia slossoniae)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
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