Symphoricarpos occidentalis (Wolfberry)

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates short periods of flooding. Tolerates pollution and coastal conditions. Site carefully as tends to form colonies over time. Where native, grows at elevations up to 2,600m (8,500').

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland, Waterside, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Spreading

Native to

United States, Canada

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Fruits can cause a mild stomach upset if ingested.