Symplocos paniculata, commonly known as Sapphire-Berry or Asiatic Sweetleaf, is an ornamental tree or large shrub native to eastern Asia and introduced to the United States around 1871 🌏. Valued for its intensely blue berries, this plant is visually striking in gardens, with its fruit quickly eaten by birds, making it perfect for wildlife-friendly landscapes 🐦.
The tree reaches up to 12 meters (39 ft) under favorable conditions, though it is often more compact and shrub-like, adaptable to various garden sizes. Its neat foliage has ovoid leaves up to 9 cm long, slightly pubescent on the underside, giving the tree a textured, elegant appearance 🌿.
Flowers & Blooming:
Blooms in early summer, after leaves develop.
Produces whitish flowers in lateral clusters up to 5 cm long.
Each flower has five petals and thirty stamens, creating a fluffy, ornamental look.
Hermaphroditic flowers attract pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity 🌸🐝.
Fruit & Uses:
Produces ovoid, sapphire-blue berries, usually containing a single seed.
Berries are short-lived but attract birds and wildlife, adding color and activity to your garden.
Can be used to make jam, providing a natural culinary delight 🍯.
Traditional Uses:
In Bangladesh, the bark is used as an antidiarrhoeal, containing an antispasmodic similar to cromakalim.
Bark is non-toxic at doses below 8 mg/kg.
Growing Conditions:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade ☀️🌤️
Prefers well-drained soil, tolerant of a range of soil types
Moderate watering; avoid waterlogging 💧
Type: Ornamental tree / large shrub
Height: Up to 12 m (39 ft)
Flowers: White, fragrant, early summer blooms
Fruit: Striking blue berries, wildlife-friendly
Attracts: Birds, pollinators, and enhances biodiversity
✅ Fresh seeds with tested germination 🌱 – grow your own Sapphire-Berry to enjoy stunning blue berries, fragrant flowers, and a bird-friendly garden.
🔗 Links:
📘 Wikipedia: Symplocos paniculata
🛒 Buy Sapphire-Berry Seeds – Exotic Seeds Store
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