The Jerusalem Cherry is a compact, bushy evergreen shrub that offers year-round ornamental value. Outdoors, it can grow up to about 1 meter (3 feet) tall, forming a neat mound of glossy, dark-green leaves that create a lush, tidy appearance.
In summer, it produces small, star-shaped white flowers, which are charming though modest. These are soon followed by its most striking feature — bright, glossy berries that resemble miniature cherries. The berries ripen from green to vivid orange or scarlet red, providing a bold splash of color through autumn and winter.
When grown outdoors in mild climates or during warm seasons, the Jerusalem Cherry adds a festive, tropical charm to patios, borders, and garden beds. Its fruit-laden branches catch the light beautifully, making it a favorite for decorative landscaping and container displays.
🌞Light:
Full sun to partial shade.
Prefers bright sunlight for at least 4–6 hours a day.
In very hot climates, provide afternoon shade to prevent leaf scorch.
💧Watering:
Keep soil evenly moist, not soggy.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, especially when the plant is fruiting.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
🌼Fertilizing:
Feed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season (spring through late summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10).
✂️Pruning:
Prune after fruiting or in early spring to:
Maintain shape.
Encourage bushier growth.
Remove any yellow or dead leaves.
🍒Fruiting:
Produces small white flowers followed by bright orange-red berries in late summer to winter.
The fruit is toxic — ornamental only!
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