Species sapphire berry

sapphire berry

Symplocos paniculata

Sapphire Berry (Symplocos paniculata) is a deciduous shrub native to India. Growing to about 5 feet in height, it features dark green, serrated, alternate leaves and delicate white blooms from July to August. The flowers are clustered and give way to berrylike drupes, which are a glistening black like sapphires in late summer. These berries attract birds, mammals, and some insects that spread the plants in the wild. Aside from its ornamental value, its fruits are edible, although generally too sour for humans to enjoy.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Air Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Fruits:

blue,purple Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Moderate

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

When it comes to watering Sapphire Berry (Symplocos paniculata) plants, it is important to provide them with the proper amount of moisture. In general, they should be watered once a week to a depth of about 8-10 inches, or roughly 2 to 3 gallons of water per plant. During the summer months, they should receive more frequent watering, ideally every 5-7 days, or as much as 4 gallons of water per week per plant. In the winter months, Sapphire Berry plants should be watered less frequently, approximately every 10-12 days, or 2 gallons of water per plant. As with all plants, it is important to avoid overwatering, so be sure to always check the soil before adding any additional moisture. Additionally, Sapphire Berry plants prefer consistently moist soil, so it is important to check soil moisture regularly and adjust accordingly.

sunlight

Sapphire berry (Symplocos paniculata) is best grown in full sun, however prefers filtered or part shade in the late afternoon. It requires around 6 hours of direct sun exposure each day. In warm climates with hot temperatures, it may do well with just 4 to 6 hours of direct sun. In cooler climates, however, Sapphire berry may benefit from up to 8 hours of direct morning sun. In general, the plant requires bright light, and direct sun can help encourage prolific flowering.

pruning

Sapphire berry (Symplocos paniculata) should be pruned twice annually, once in late winter (February or March) and again in summer (July or August). Late winter pruning is best done when the plant is still dormant, and only those damaged, diseased, or overgrown limbs should be removed. During the summer pruning, the primary focus should be on removing dead or weak growths and those parts that have outgrown their desired shape and size. Pruning should be done selectively to maintain the natural shape of the plant. Always use sharp, clean pruning tools to avoid any damage to the plant.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Sapphire berry typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Symplocos paniculata (sapphire berry) typically begins in April and continues through June.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Symplocos paniculata (sapphire berry) typically begins in April and continues through June.

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