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.
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Marlberry is native to Florida and the Caribbean.
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Marlberry has moderate drought tolerance.
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Marlberry is easy to propagate from seed.
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Marlberry has no serious pest issues.
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