Organic Coral Berry Plant (Ardisia crenata) 1.5-2 Ft Tall, Cold Hardy Native Gulf Coast Shrub with Red Berries

Organic Ornamental Coral Berry Plant Overview

The Organic Ornamental Coral Berry Plant (Ardisia crenata) is a compact, bushy shrub standing 1.5 to 2 feet tall. Known for its glossy green foliage and vibrant red berries, this plant adds seasonal color and texture to gardens. Native to the Gulf Coast, it is cold hardy and thrives in USDA zones 8-11, making it suitable for a variety of climates.

Key Features

• Height ranges from 1.5 to 2 feet, ideal for borders or as a focal point in garden beds.
• Produces striking red berries in fall that persist through early spring, attracting birds and enhancing seasonal interest.
• Glossy green leaves resemble traditional Christmas holly, providing year-round visual appeal.
• Cold hardy and adaptable to different growing conditions, especially in Gulf Coast regions.
• Low maintenance requirements, suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
• White flowers bloom in late summer, preceding berry development.

Growing Information

This plant prefers partial to full shade and thrives in well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Moderate watering is recommended, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering. The Coral Berry is shipped bare root, ready for planting in your garden. Its compact growth habit makes it a versatile addition to landscapes, particularly in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.