Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry)

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile, reasonably well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates pollution and a wide range of conditions. Fruiting is best after a hot summer.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Resistant to pollution

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunset zone

3A, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

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

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Dense

Native to

Mexico, Eastern United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Fruits can cause a mild stomach upset if ingested.