Hawaii's Most Invasive Horticultural Plants

   
shoebutton ardisia
Ardisia elliptica

(Photo credit: Charlie Lamoureux)

 

(Photo credit: Philip A. Thomas)


Other names:Ardisia humilis, Ardisia solanacea, Ardisia squamulosa
Description: Large branching shrub up to 15' tall with smooth dark green alternate leaves 2.5-3.5" long and 1/4" black fruits.
Risk areas: Moist and wet forests and open areas.

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