Symphoricarpos
Snowberry, Coralberry
- Height × spread
- 0.5m – 2.5m × 0.7m – 5m
- Position
- All conditions
Availability
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About this plant
There are around 17 species of the snowberry and these are found both in America and China. In addition to the species are a number of hybrid forms. They generally have smooth, often rounded foliage. The flowers are small and in shades of white, pink and purple. They are followed by the fruits, berries held in clusters, the chief ornamental feature of these plants. They are generally white but rose and pink forms are also available. These shrubs are generally used as background plants, or for hedging.
- Flower colour
- Pink, White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Fruit colour
- Pink, Purple, Red, White
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 0.5m – 2.5m
- Spread
- 0.7m – 5m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Small scale garden, Shady court, Seaside garden, Prairie garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal), Poor soil, Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Dry and shady soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Hedge, Ground cover, Screening, Structural, Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction, Bird attraction
- Hazards
- Yes, some poisonous
AutumnNow
Autumn · Planting
Remove offsets to create new plants
Offsets are small plants or shoots that develop around the parent plant. They should have developed a root system of their own before they are detached. They can be planted directly, or grown in pots if so small they could be 'lost' in the garden.
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Found in
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