Description: I'm selling over 600 + kinds of seeds ( and also live plants during the warmer months ) so check my other auctions . You are bidding on about 20 SAPPHIRE BERRY SEEDS - Symplocos paniculata . Synonyms: Prunus paniculata, Symplocos chinensis, Symplocos crataegoidesAlso commonly called Asiatic sweetleaf. This is a shrub or small tree native to eastern Asia but cultivated in other regions. The fleshy, bright blue fruit is about 1 cm (0.4 inch) in diameter. Typically grows 10-20' tall with a spreading habit. Features 2-3" ( 5–7.5 cm ) long panicles of creamy white, fragrant flowers in late spring followed by clusters of 1/4" ( 1 cm ) bright sapphire-blue berries in fall. Ovate to obovate, finely toothed, dark green leaves (to 3" long). Plants are an excellent, low-maintenance choice for attracting birds and other wildlife to the yard. Zone: 4 to 8Height: 10.00 to 20.00 feetSpread: 10.00 to 25.00 feetBloom Time: May to JuneBloom Description: White Medicinal use of : The bark is astringent, cooling and tonic. It is useful in the treatment of menorrhagia, bowel complaints, eye diseases and ulcers. It is also used as a gargle for giving firmness to spongy and bleeding gums. The juice of the bark is applied externally to sprains and muscular swellings. dible parts of : Fruit - cooked. Used in jams, jellies and sauce. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter.Other uses of : A yellow or red dye is obtained from the leaves and bark. We have no specific information for this species but many species in this genus contain alum and can be used as mordants when dyeing. Wood - white, soft to moderately hard. close grained, liable to twist and split when seasoning. Of possible use in turnery. See my store for 600+ seeds , live plants ( during the warmer months ) and over 300+ books on plants and gardening . I add new items every day and combine shipping whenever possible .
Price: 5 USD
Location: Beachwood, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-10-29T11:31:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.4 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Tree Seeds
Brand: Unbranded
