This upright shrub has branched woody stems that form a compact rounded habit. It has glossy dark green oblong leaves and the small white star-shaped flowers appear in clusters during summer, followed by persistent orange coloured berries.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Solanum pseudocapsicumis naturally found in eastern South America but has naturalised in many tropical and sub-tropical regions. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile moist soil that is neutral tending alkaline in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tender.

Christmas Cherry is grown for its bushy habit, flowers and colourful fruit. It is planted along garden borders or used in patio tubs as a specimen. The shrub is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 2 to 4 years and is moderately long lived. In frost prone climates it is grown under glass or in a conservatory with bright indirect light. ID 2669

Solanum(so-LAH-num) pseudocapsicum(SOO-doh-KAP-see-kum)

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Potato Family