Berries, also known as cat's thorns, tiger thorns, etc., belonging to the evergreen shrubs or small trees, it is a peculiar leaf shape, bright green, evergreen, red fruits in the fall full of branches, through the winter does not wither, gorgeous and lovely, is an excellent foliage, fruits, commonly used in Europe and the United States in the Christmas decorations, so it is also known as the "Christmas tree". Its leaf surface dark green, with glossy, light green back, no luster, both sides glabrous, inflorescences clustered in the leaf axils of biennial branches, the base of the persistent scales nearly round, pilose, ciliate. Bracts are ovate, apex obtuse or mucronate, pubescent and ciliate. The flowers are pale yellow in color, and the fruit is globose, turning bright red again when ripe.

Growing environment, we can learn that it is born at an altitude of 150-1900 meters above sea level on mountain slopes, hills, etc. in the thickets, sparse forests, as well as roadsides, streams and near the village houses. The berry is drought-resistant, will be applied to the base fertilizer in winter every year, like fertile acidic soil, do not tolerate salinity. It is hardy and can overwinter in the open ground in the Yangtze River Basin, and can tolerate a short period of low temperature of -5℃. Like sunshine, can also tolerate shade, should be placed in a shady and humid environment to grow. In summer, it needs to be maintained under the shade or under the shade of the forest. In winter, it needs to be overwintered in a room.

Excerpted from: Knowledge about berries