Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii
A deciduous, thicket-forming shrub, to around 2m high, with oval-shaped, dark green leaves with paler undersides. Clusters of small, bell-shaped, greenish-white flowers are produced in mid to late summer, followed by round white berries flushed with pink
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green Yellow | White Pink | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Symphoricarpos are twiggy deciduous shrubs, sometimes suckering, with small, simple leaves and tiny bell-shaped pink or white flowers, followed by juicy white pink or purple berries
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist fertile soil. This plant is tolerant of pollution and extreme conditions. Thicket forming and has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn if suckering. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 2, after flowering. When established, prune a third of older stems out annually
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal leaf spots, powdery mildews, rust diseases, stem galls and honey fungus (rarely)
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