Ardisia crenata is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family, Primulaceae, that is native to East Asia. It is … See more

Christmas berry is an upright perennial shrub that grows 1.5–6 feet (0.46–1.83 m) tall. It maintains a densely-tufted growth pattern and is often multi-trunked. Christmas berry prefers moist soil and germinatio… See more

Christmas berry is an invasive species in the southeastern United States, escaping captivity in wooded areas of Florida in 1982. The invasive cultivar in this region is originally from Japan. Its cultivation as an ornamenta… See more

The dense foliage of Christmas berry shades out native seedlings of the understory by decreasing the amount of light reaching the forest floor by as much as 70%. Its prolific berry yield furthers its ability to form mo… See more

There has not been a biological control designated for Christmas berry.
A 3% solution of glyphosate or triclopyr ester, or 4% triclopyr amine, has been shown effective in management of Christmas berry. How… See more

The leaves of Ardisia crenata are being investigated as a remedy to stop asthmatic contractions and spasms. The plant contains a medicinal substance known as FR900359 that could treat several diseases, i… See more