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Proud Berry® Coralberry (Symphoricarpos)

Shrub

26 total reviews

  • Blue-green coin shaped foliage looks stunning all season!
  • Unique, large pink berries attract birds in autumn.
  • Very tough & durable native shrub.
  • Certified Deer Proof™ by Proven Winners® ColorChoice Shrubs.
  • Zones 3-7, sun/part sun, 4' tall x 4' wide at maturity.
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Size: One Quart
Regular price $34.00
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
60 Day Risk-Free Guarantee
Hand-Picked at Our Greenhouse
Shipped to Your Door
Arrives as a Young Plant
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Description

There is so much beauty in this tough and durable native shrub! Proud Berry® coralberry (Symphoricarpos) from Proven Winners ColorChoice Flowering shrubs is a highly adaptable shrub with charming, large pink berries that attract birds in autumn. Aside from the bright berries and late summer flowers, the green, coin-shaped foliage looks stunning all season. Acidic soil, clay soil, standing water, it doesn't matter; this coralberry is destined to thrive. It grows best in full sun to part shade, but the best stem color and deepest texture is produced in more sunlight. This coralberry is very cold-hardy and does not require any special care going into the winter.

Details

Botanical name: Symphoricarpos sp. 'Sofie'
Patent #: PP 21,226
Common name: Coralberry, Pink snowberry
Zone: 3 - 7
Sun exposure: Full sun (6+ hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-4'
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of Interest: Late summer-autumn
Bloom time: Late summer
Features: Native, rare & unusual, Proven Winners, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best for beginners, attracts pollinators
Uses: Specimen, hedge, cutting gardens, perennial gardens, landscaping

How to Grow

Soil: Not finicky about soil, as long as it is well drained.
Light: Full sun (6+ hrs/day) to part-sun (4-6 hrs of sun/day). Can grow in more shade, but will be less full and have fewer flowers and berries.
Water: Average.
Space: Min 4' apart.
Fertilizing: Little needed. Apply a granular rose fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Winterizing: A good 2-3" layer of mulch is recommended
Maintenance & Pruning: For the best flowering and fruiting, cut shrub back by about half its total height each year in early spring.

Our Guide for Fall Planting

The start of fall may signal the gardening season is coming to a close, but it’s not over yet! There is still plenty of time to enjoy colorful flowers and foliage or even sprinkle in some new perennials and shrubs before winter arrives.

Grow with confidence

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.

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C.P. (Illinois)
Love this!

Looks just like the pictures. This actually blooms in spring. The berries have been fully grown since the beginning of August (zone 6). I have yet to see a bird on the bush, but I don't care because it is just a wonderful plant! I am planning on buying more.

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M.L. (Virginia)
So far, so good

My shrub arrived looking great - so I wasted no time planting it in its permanent home. We’ve had generous rains every day since; I have high expectations!

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B.H. (Nebraska)

It seems to be growing!! Will be so please if it keeps going

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B.A. (Maine)
Smaller than anticipated

When the UPS driver dropped off the small box containing what I thought was one shrub, I said there should be 6 more boxes. He said this is all I have for you. Sure enough, there were 7 small shrubs in the box. They were very well packed and healthy. I planted them in a couple of days after allowing them some time to harden off. We shall see how they do. Considering that they are a Proven Winner product, I expect they will do well.

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J.M. (Virginia)
2 coral berry bushes

Really healthy-looking plants…very pleased. Hopefully they will draw a hummingbird moth to my garden.

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T.N. (California)
Beautiful

Great healthy plant and is growing like crazy! I may even get berries this fall!!! Very happy!

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F.R. (Missouri)
Excellent quality plant received

I was very happy to receive my coral berry bushes. They were full and healthy, and are doing so well. I have already placed an additional order and am appreciative to have found such a responsible and professional nursery. Thank you!

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R.P.

Plants arrived healthy and happy

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M.T. (West Virginia)
Awesome Service

Arrived quickly. It was healthy and well packed. It already has new growth. Looking forward to watching this one grow!

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E.J. (Washington)
This plant is something I've admired for years

When I saw this plant on here I had to get it. I've admired this plant for years driving through the neighborhood. I ordered 8 nice looking plants from here and this one was slightly shocked. I could tell it was a little more delicate than the others varieties. I got it in the ground right away in the right location and it perked right up. I would suggest ordering this one when the weather isn't too hot. I got mine when it was about 77 degrees out and its been staying in the high 70's low 80's during the day. I think it was great weather to start this one. The key to ordering plants is not just getting it from a good place but also weather.

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P.W. (Missouri)
Finally!

I first heard about this coralberry from Laura on Garden Answer but could not find it anywhere in my area. I’m happy I could purchase it from you folks. It was much smaller than I expected but it is healthy and will grow.

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C.M. (Wisconsin)
A Healthy Plant arrived!

This plant was healthy when it arrived. It has been planted and is growing nicely. Very pleased.

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K.U. (Maryland)
What a cutie!!

This adorable bush arrived in good health. I couldn’t plant it right away but it held up just fine for over a week until I could get it in its spot in my garden. It’s doing well and looking great!!

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F.C. (New Hampshire)
So far so good 👍

Seems to be very happy, and that makes me happy👍🌺

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E.B. (Pennsylvania)
Coralberry plants

The Proud Berry plants were so healthy and arrived in great shape. They look good in their new home and I can't wait to see them bloom and get berries. All I need is patience. I have never seen a coralberry plant in this area so am excited to see what happens.

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K.L. (Wisconsin)
Healthy plants

Even with a one-day shipping delay, the two plants I bought arrived healthy. They were well packaged and have healthy root systems.

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N.H.

I hope the plants survive. The Mr. Poppins was totally trashed when it got to me. Not a single leave was left on the plant they were all laying on the bottom of the bag. All three plants had a rough ride in delivery, the rootball were a mess when I opened the box. I planted them right away, watered them in and ampraying they make it.

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M.K. (Wisconsin)
Excellent customer service!!!

Received beautiful replacement bush. Doing well. Commend your wonderful customer service.

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C.A.

Arrived in great shape and has put on a decent amount of growth this season! Plus the rabbits stay away from it…plus!!!!

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H.M. (Ohio)
Cute little plant!

Arrived quickly and in great shape. I’m excited to see it grow!

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S.C. (New York)
Proud Berry Coralberry

Arrived in good condition, hasn't really grown much taller but looks healthy.

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C.S. (Wisconsin)
Excellent shrubs

The rabbits do not eat these plants but sure do eat everything else around here.

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D.H. (Virginia)
Love it!

It is beautiful and thriving!

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A.D. (Illinois)
Proud of my little berries

They arrived in great condition and settled well in their planted location
They're lush leafy 10" baby bushes
I will wait 2 years to critique ( first year they sleep; 2nd year they creep; 3 rd year they leap)

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D. (Michigan)
Great plant

So far so good. Excited to see the fall berries.

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B.J. (Alabama)
Coralberry!

Can’t wait until fall! I’m so excited to have these in my garden! They arrived promptly and in great shape!

Hello Beth! Proud Berry® is my favorite plant and I can promise it will be worth the wait, it truly is a stunning shrub. Thanks for leaving your feedback, we appreciate it. Happy gardening!

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P.b./.C.b.

When should I purchase this plant if it's best to plant in late September? I live on the front range of Colorado.

Great Garden Plants

You can place an order at any time and specify a later shipping date during the checkout process. Our shipments go out within five to seven business days of the date you select.

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C.b.b.

When are they supposed to flower?

Great Garden Plants

Proud Berry® Coralberry blooms in late summer and then has berries in fall that attract birds.

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N.

Is this plant tolerant of the jugalone toxin produced by black walnut trees?

Great Garden Plants

No, Proud Berry® Coralberry is not juglone tolerant. If you're looking for plants that can tolerate juglone check out our blog:
https://blog.greatgardenplants.com/juglone-tolerant-plants-for-gardening-near-black-walnut-trees/

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R.A.

When can I transplant coral berry

Great Garden Plants

Hi there! The best time to transplant many shrubs, including Coralberry, is during their dormant season, which is usually late fall to early spring. This timing reduces stress on the plants as they are not actively growing during this period.

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C.

Yes, I would like to know if this plant can grow and survive in zone 9

Great Garden Plants

Hello! Proud Berry® Coralberry is rated for USDA zones 3-7, zone 9 would be too hot. You can see the plants we offer suitable for zone 9 here:
https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/plants-for-zone-9