{"product_id":"5-seeds-bastard-hogberry-margaritaria-nobilis-tropical-ornamental-tree","title":"5 Seeds Bastard Hogberry Margaritaria nobilis Tropical Ornamental Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003eBastard Hogberry (Margaritaria nobilis) is a tropical evergreen tree grown for its glossy foliage and small rounded metallic blue fruit that add unusual texture and color to warm-climate plantings. It appeals to collectors of rare tropical trees and gardeners seeking a distinctive fruiting ornamental for the landscape or a large container.\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the garden, Bastard Hogberry works well as a specimen tree, in mixed tropical borders, or as a shade tree in frost-free areas, and its compact fruit clusters offer decorative interest through the season. It grows best with consistent warmth and moisture in a well-drained site, performing well in the ground where hardy and in containers where protection is needed.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Margaritaria nobilis\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Tropical evergreen tree\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, branching, tree-forming\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Well-drained, fertile, moist soil\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 10-11\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Scarify seed coat and soak in warm water 24 hours before sowing\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow and press lightly into moist seed-starting mix, do not bury deeply\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 15-20 feet between trees\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Keep soil evenly moist and warm during establishment\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664780820616,"sku":"ANNISA-111","price":31.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.8103177321_7lvz_1db160d8-6a11-45de-b20a-2c533793efac.jpg?v=1791899033","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-bastard-hogberry-margaritaria-nobilis-tropical-ornamental-tree","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}