partridge berry
Also known as: boxberry; checkerberry; chequerberry; deerberry; foxberry; one-berry; pigeon berry; pudding plum; running box; tea berry; twinberry; two-eye berry; two-eyed berry; winter clover
M. repens is a small, prostrate, evergreen subshrub with creeping stems that root as they go. The small, rounded, dark green leaves often have paler veins; fragrant pink and/or white flowers appear in pairs in early to mid-summer followed by long-lasting red berries which are edible but tasteless
Scientific classification
- Species
- partridge berry (Mitchella repens)
- Genus
- Mitchella
- Family
- Rubiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of partridge berry
Distribution map
Canada to Guatemala
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of partridge berry
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partridge berry care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by cuttings or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally problem free
Pests
Generally problem free
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