Guadeloupe Marlberry - Ardisia obovata

Small black-purple berry, one of a number of marlberry species.

Uses

Some species are edible. Planted as an ornamental for its tropical look, and colorful fruits.

Plant Cultivation

Description: Small tree with drooping, glossy, green leaves. Fruits are born in great abundance and are colorfully, changing from green to pink, red, then dark purple upon ripening.
Growing Environment: Exact cultural requirements are unknown, but the tree does quite well in warm, tropical and subtropical climates.
Hardiness: Unknown, but at least 32F.
Propagation: By seed.

Origin and Distribution

Native Range: Native to a number of Caribbean islands.
Local Adaptation: Plants succeed well, with little care in south Florida.

	Uses
Some species are edible. Planted as an ornamental for its tropical look, and colorful fruits.

	Plant Cultivation
Description: Small tree with drooping, glossy, green leaves. Fruits are born in great abundance and are colorfully, changing from green to pink, red, then dark purple upon ripening. Growing Environment: Exact cultural requirements are unknown, but the tree does quite well in warm, tropical and subtropical climates. Hardiness: Unknown, but at least 32F. Propagation: By seed.

	Origin and Distribution
Native Range: Native to a number of Caribbean islands. Local Adaptation: Plants succeed well, with little care in south Florida.

Family: Myrsinaceae
Ardisia obovata	Guadeloupe Marlberry