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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: remove seed from fruit prior to treatments

Native to: China, Japan, Korea (South)

Introduced to: USA

Native

Introduced

Symplocos paniculataSymplocos paniculata

Sapphire Berry

In Stock: 1.707 lb (Total:1.707lb)

Symplocos paniculata

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1.71 lb

Details

Germination:

63%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

8,910

Quantity:

1.71 lb

Collected in:

China

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1832517

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 120 days, cold stratify for 60 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: remove seed from fruit prior to treatments

Native to: China, Japan, Korea (South)

Introduced to: USA

Native

Introduced

Symplocos paniculata, known as Sapphire Berry, is a captivating deciduous shrub native from the Himalayas to China and Japan. Renowned for its exquisite 1/3" turquoise to lapis lazuli fruits, this ornamental is truly one-of-a-kind. A mature tree, often wider than tall, adorned with bright berries under the sun, is an astonishingly beautiful sight, reminiscent of the Rhamnus in appearance. Sweetly fragrant flowers bloom from May to June, while the stunning fruits, which attract birds, ripen from September to October. Perfect for gardens with acid, well-drained soil, it thrives in sunny locations, withstanding harsh winters in zone 5. Requiring cross-pollination for fruit production, planting several trees is recommended. Problem-free and easy to grow, the Sapphire Berry also offers medicinal uses: its bark's juice aids sprains and muscular swellings. This botanical treasure doubles as a sustainable choice, given its resistance to honey fungus and support for local wildlife. For those seeking a unique, low-maintenance addition to their landscape, Symplocos paniculata is an ideal choice.