Coral Plant
Berberidopsis corallina
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Basic Information
Family: Flacourtiaceae
Genus: berberidopsis
Plant ID (slug): berberidopsis-corallina
Numeric ID: 21298
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Berberidopsis corallina is an evergreen Climber growing to 5 m (16ft 5in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
S. America - Chile.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; not Deep Shade; North Wall. By.
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Berberidopsis corallina Coral Plant