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Catharina Marie Hoekstra-Arisz
Netherlands

PROUD BERRY®

Coral Berry

Symphoricarpos sp.

'Sofie'

PP#21,226

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  • Fabulous in fall
  • Deer resistant
  • Durable
Description

Easy and unusual fall color.

An improved version of Amethyst™ coral berry. Selected for its compact growth and profusion of bright pink berries in late summer to autumn, adaptable Proud Berry® symphoricarpos is amazingly easy to grow. Plant in full sun and prune back to 12" in early spring for best fruit display. Excellent in the landscape and in the vase! Fruit is not edible. Developed by Catharina Marie Hoekstra-Arisz of the Netherlands. Native to North America

USDA Zone
3 - 7 (-40°F/-40°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
3 - 4'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
.5 season
Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late summer
Flower Color
Pink
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Adaptable to most soils; average moisture ensures longest lasting display.

Pruning

Cut back by about half in early spring.

Uses

Cutting gardens; specimen; mixed borders; foundation plantings; hedging.

Growing Tips

Prune yearly to ensure best habit and presentation. Main season of interest is August-November. Fruit is not edible.

  • Tag: Proud Berry® Symphoricarpos Tag
  • Benchcard: Proud Berry® Symphoricarpos Benchcard
  • Grower Sheet: Proud Berry® Symphoricarpos Grower Sheet
  • Spec Sheet: Proud Berry® Symphoricarpos Spec Sheet

    • Features: Attracts pollinators, Cut flower, Fall interest, Native, Deer resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Symphoricarpos, Common name: Coral Berry, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage

    Features: Attracts pollinators, Cut flower, Fall interest, Native, Deer resistant

    Filters: Botanical genus: Symphoricarpos, Common name: Coral Berry, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, Pink flowers, Green foliage