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Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii 'Kordes' (Amethyst coralberry)


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii 'Kordes' Common Name: Amethyst coralberry Synonyms: Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Amethyst' Genus: Symphoricarpos
This hybrid produces vivid deep purple-pink fruit from late summer on. It forms a thicket (which may be sheared) 3 to 5 feet high and wide. 
 Noteworthy characteristics: Amethyst coralberry has persistent, opaque berries that attract birds and flowers that attract bees.
 Care: Grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. After flowering, cut back flowering stems to strong buds and remove one-third to one-fifth of the oldest branches to the base. Alternately, prune only to maintain a healthy framework.
 Propagation: Divide suckers in fall; take softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in late fall.
 Problems: Anthracnose, powdery mildew.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Fruit
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Green Flower; White Flower
Uses , Hedge, Naturalizing, Screening, Meadow Garden
Style , Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Shrubs

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