Selected images for shoebutton ardisia (Ardisia elliptica )
Shoebutton ardisia is a tall shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 20 ft. (6.1 m). The leathery leaves are 3-6 in. (7.6-15.2 cm) long, 1 in. (2.5 cm) wide, elliptical and entire. Most flowering occurs in the summer, but flowering can continue year-round. The flowers are small, pink, star-shaped and hang in clusters from the axils of the leaves. Shoebutton ardisia grows well in low, wet areas and in old fields. This species is shade-tolerant. Shoebutton ardisia is a native of Southeast Asia and was introduced into the United States as an ornamental in the late 1800’s.
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1461080 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Fruit(s) Amy Ferriter |
5275031 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Seedling(s) Tony Pernas |
5275040 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Fruit(s) Tony Pernas |
5285010 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5281016 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Foliage Dan Clark |
5285011 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Seedling(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5285042 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Foliage Forest & Kim Starr |
5285041 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5285079 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Fruit(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5286056 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Fruit(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5287081 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Fruit(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5285047 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5287037 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Tree(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5285013 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Seedling(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5286053 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Tree(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5275037 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Infestation Tony Pernas |
5285007 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
5275030 shoebutton ardisia Ardisia elliptica Infestation Tony Pernas |
