{"product_id":"maiden-berry-crossopetalum-rhacoma","title":"Crossopetalum rhacoma, Maiden Berry Fruit Shrub,  Rhacoma - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Maiden Berry, also known as Rhacoma, is a perennial evergreen fruiting shrub native to Florida. A member of the Celastraceae or “staff-vine” family, it is related to the Spindle Tree and American Bittersweet. A perfectly ornamental shrub, the Maiden Berry’s arching stems of leathery leaves grow small reddish flower clustering no higher than 10 ft. high. Blooms and fruits mature year-round, and the berries mature to sweet, bright maroon drupes devoured primarily by the birds. Roots and leaves can be harvested into a tea for promoting urination for kidney and bladder health. They are a rare and beloved tree, especially in south Florida, where they grow naturally in hammocks by the coast. These drought tolerant Maiden Berry shrub don’t enjoy salt, yet can still be found in areas very close to the ocean breeze. They grow gorgeous bonsai and make for colorful landscaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Moisture: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, well-draining limestone or clay soils. Drought tolerant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Requirements: \u003c\/b\u003eFull Sun, Part Shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-Fertile: \u003c\/b\u003eYes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Season: \u003c\/b\u003eYear round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate to Slow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eZone Hardiness: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutdoors 10-11 with frost protection; Patio\/Greenhouse 4+ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation: \u003c\/b\u003e These Maiden Berries are grown from seed and are capable of harvest after 1-3 years.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"115\" width=\"561\" alt=\"live plant listing policy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/live_plant_listing_policy.jpg?v=1756018503\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":58106420002976,"sku":"C4-MAI-M","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/12_c22e7e34-3bdf-42b9-8ab3-ccde8e5a3993.png?v=1782374899","url":"https:\/\/www.theplantattraction.com\/products\/maiden-berry-crossopetalum-rhacoma","provider":"The Plant Attraction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}