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Plant Habit: Shrub
Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Plant Height: 1-2 meters
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Fruit: Showy
Other: Dark blue-black berries, 5 millimeters (1/4 inch) in diameter, surrounded by bright red sepals
Fruiting Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Mickey Mouse Plant

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Location: Conservatory, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor
Date: 2016-12-07
Ochnaceae:  Ochna multiflora - black berries and red sepals make
Location: Conservatory, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor
Date: 2016-12-07
Ochnaceae:  Ochna multiflora - leaves
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2014-07-06
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2014-07-06
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2014-07-06
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2014-07-06
Location: Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor, MI
Date: 2014-07-06
Comments:
  • Posted by arctangent (Ann Arbor, Michigan - Zone 6a) on Dec 30, 2020 5:20 AM concerning plant:
    The yellow blooms of this plant drop their petals fairly quickly. The remaining red sepals, which clasp the developing fruit can be mistaken for buds. The sepals enlarge, open out, and become brighter red as the fruit develops further, and can be mistaken for flower petals.

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