Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

Also Known As

Chirimen Marlberry

Plant type

groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 24"-60"

planting zones

7a-11

More Options

Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen' plant details

Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

Plant type: groundcover
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ardisia japonica 'Chirimen'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Glossy evergreen foliage topped with small white flowers then showy bright red fruit (late summer into winter) make this low-growing clumper (to 8" tall x 2-3' wide) lovely as groundcover, container or hanging basket. PSh-/M

By: Forestfarm

Marlberry, Mmm sounds yummy, I have no idea if it is edible but with a name like that I'm not tempted, this little glossy leaved sub shrub is a member of the Myrsinacaea and native to shady acid woods in China and Japan. It is a topnotch groundcover with white flowers and attractive red berries. Dirr claims Chirimen is the hardiest selection and has proven itself here, although it does not remain evergreen in winter.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

CHIRIMEN MARLBERRY - CORALBERRY - A low growing clumper with glossy dark green leathery evergreen foliage. Likes acidic soil, part shade to shade, moist, hardy in zone 7-10. Small white flowers followed by bright red berries in late summer to winter. Grows 8" tall and spreads 2-3'.