Mar - Apr | Symphoricarpos | Magical Red Riding Hood | 2 Pack

2 Pack | 2 bare root plants (these are not grown in a cell tray)

Symphoricarpos | Snowberry & Coralberry

Symphoricarpos, commonly known as Snowberry or Coralberry, is a hardy, vigorous shrub native to North America, prized for its colorful berries and exceptional value as a cut branch for floral arrangements.

With numerous species and naturally occurring hybrids, Symphoricarpos offers an impressive range of berry colors, growth habits, and harvest times. Despite the name Snowberry, these plants aren't necessarily winter crops. The name actually refers to the pure white berries of traditional varieties.

Our curated collection features a beautiful range of berry colors and varieties selected to fruit across three distinct harvest windows, from August through October. Planting a combination of varieties allows you to extend your harvest season and enjoy a steady supply of berry-covered stems for floral design.

Symphoricarpos grows by sending up new shoots from underground, gradually forming dense, vigorous thickets of stems. Established plants develop into substantial clumps that produce an abundance of branches for cutting. Small flowers appear in early summer on both new and old growth, followed by clusters of decorative berries that mature later in the season.

These adaptable shrubs prefer moist, well-drained soil but tolerate a range of growing conditions, including periods of wetter or drier soil.

Growing Information

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Plant Spacing: 2–3 feet apart

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to varying moisture conditions

• Flowering: Early summer

• Berry Harvest: August–October, depending on variety

• Growth Habit: Vigorous, spreading shrub that forms dense clumps

• Uses: Cut flower production, berry branches, floral arrangements, and ornamental landscaping

Grower's Tip: Plant several varieties with different fruiting windows to extend your berry harvest from late summer well into fall. Allow plenty of room for plants to spread and establish productive clumps.

Photo Credit: Farmer Bailey