Ardisia japonica, Marlberry Bonsai though it can tolerate short

though it can tolerate short periods of drought once established

USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7–9

As such it is faster growing and more vigorous

pinnate leaves and beautiful blue to violet pea-like flowers in late spring to early summer

highly collectible conifer that should have a place in the garden of any rare plant fancier

Ardisia japonica, Marlberry Bonsai though it can tolerate shortUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 710 Native Range: Eastern Asia (specifically Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and parts of China) Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well drained, acidic soil. Light: Partial shade to full shade; direct sun will scorch the leaves. Height in the Garden: 11. 5 ft (with a slow, spreading habit) Attributes: A low growing, suckering, evergreen subshrub or groundcover that spreads via rhizomes to form a dense colony. Features glossy, dark green,