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Symplocos paniculata is a wonderful, underutilized small tree or large shrub best known for its peeling bark, sweetly fragrant creamy-white flowers in May and a breath taking crop of turquoise-blue fruit in late Summer and Autumn. Sapphire Berry is an excellent, low-maintenance choice for attracting birds and other wildlife to the yard. It requires an acidic soil and prefers a sunny or half-shady spot. Being self fertile, it fruits better by cross pollination from another Sapphire Berry, but it is not dioecious. Having two plants is the best way for a heavy crop of fruits. Height when adult is about 2-3m. Rarely if ever available. Slow grower.
- We have excellent quality, 15-20cm tall starter plants on offer.
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Plant type |
Deciduous Shrub |
Flower |
Creamy/White - Mid to late Spring |
Fruit |
Turquoise-blue fruit |
Position |
Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Soil type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt |
Hardiness |
-20C |
Rate of growth |
Slow |
Height and spread |
2m - 3m tall |
Origin |
China |
Pot size |
7/8cm |
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