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Christmas cherry

Solanum pseudocapsicum

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Solanum
Family: Solanaceae
Common Names: Jerusalem cherry, Madeira winter cherry, winter cherry [3], false Jerusalem cherry

About this plant

A small, upright, bushy, evergreen shrub to 30cm, usually grown as a winter-fruiting annual. Leaves are narrow, dark green and glossy, with wavy-edges. In summer, it produces small clusters of white, star-shaped flowers, followed by long-lasting, spherical, red, yellow or orange fruit 1.5 to 2cm across

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

Neutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in loam-based potting compost in bright light

Pruning

Pruning group 9 if grown long term, otherwise no pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey mould

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years