Sapphire berry cutting
Common name
Asiatic sweetleaf
Botanical name
Symplocos paniculata
Details
The optimal time to propagate sapphire berry from cutting is during autumn and early winter.
Rooting hormone can enhance success rates by promoting root development.
Plant the cuttings in a well-draining, fertile soil mix and maintain consistent moisture without overwatering to prevent rot.
Rooting hormone can enhance success rates by promoting root development.
Plant the cuttings in a well-draining, fertile soil mix and maintain consistent moisture without overwatering to prevent rot.
Flowers
White
Forest layer
shrub
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Propagation method
Cutting
Price
$2.90
15cm cutting
Belongs to the following Plant
Asiatic sweetleaf/Sapphire berry
Details
China & Japan. Wide spreading deciduous shrub. Panicles of creamy white fragrant flowers in mid summer. Bright blue berries remain after leaf fall, best display where two or more are planted. Fruit - cooked. Used in jams, jellies and sauce
Common name
Asiatic sweetleaf/Sapphire berry
Botanical name
Symplocos paniculata
Family
Symplocaceae
Height (m)
3.0
Forest layer
low-tree
Edible
Fruit / berries
Perennial
Date
August 11, 2013
Wind tolerance
Good
Shade / Sun
Full sun
Soil type
Moist
Flowers
White
Colour
Purple