Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Coralberry'
Coralberry
S. orbiculatus is a bushy deciduous shrub with dark green, ovate leaves and small white or pinkish flowers in late summer, followed by dark purplish fruit. A native to North America. The berries cause irritation in humans but are valuable food for birds
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Coralberry
Latin name
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Coralberry'
type
Shrub
family
Caprifoliaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Coralberry'
S. orbiculatus is a bushy deciduous shrub with dark green, ovate leaves and small white or pinkish flowers in late summer, followed by dark purplish fruit. A native to North America. The berries cause irritation in humans but are valuable food for birds
Flowering
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Coralberries flower in Spring, with clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers that become pink berries in late Summer
Planting in Spring
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Plant in Spring or Autumn, in virtually any type of soil - they aren't fussy. Water well to establish the plant, after which little watering will be required. The vigorous root system of this plant can be useful for stabilising a bank
Planting in Autumn
From Early Autumn TO Mid Autumn
Plant in Spring or Autumn, in virtually any type of soil - they aren't fussy. Water well to establish the plant, after which little watering will be required. The vigorous root system of this plant can be useful for stabilising a bank