Description

💧 Watering

Water once or twice a week during establishment.
Once mature, drought-tolerant but performs best with moderate watering.
Avoid waterlogging; ensure soil drains well.

☀️ Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.
In Malta, full sun encourages dense foliage; afternoon shade protects leaves in very hot areas.

🍃 Foliage / 🌸 Flowering / 🍇 Fruiting

Evergreen shrub with glossy, dark-green leaves.
Rarely flowers in Malta; mainly grown for dense, ornamental foliage.
Can produce small, red edible fruits in optimal conditions.

🪴 Potting Mix

Well-draining, fertile soil (loam + compost + sand).
Suitable for garden beds or large containers.

🌿 Fertilizer

Feed every 6–8 weeks in spring–summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
Minimal feeding in autumn–winter.

✅🐕🐈 Pet Safety

This plant is labeled as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. However, be advised that the consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. Sherries will not be held accountable to any symptom. If you believe that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, please contact a vet immediately.

🌬️ Air Purifying ✅

Helps improve air quality and adds greenery to terraces or gardens.

🌿 Additional Notes

Prune lightly to maintain a dense, compact shape.
Ideal for hedges, topiary, or container planting.
Very wind- and drought-tolerant, suitable for coastal and inland Maltese gardens.

*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.