Chenault coralberry (Symphoricarpos  × chenaultii ‘Hancock’) sim-for-ih-KAR-pos ex chen-ALL-tee-eye Synonyms:  S. microphyllus × S. orbiculatus Genus:  Symphoricarpos Chenault coralberry is an undemand­ing workhorse. This 2-foot-tall shrub spreads about 10 feet without causing any trouble. It does an excellent job of covering ground and smothering weeds while elim­inating erosion. In late summer, small pink flowers appear and are followed by rosy red fruit. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Low, spreading habit. Self-layering. Fruit persists well into winter. Great for slopes and erosion control. Fruit may cause mild stomach upset if eaten or irritation through skin contact. Care:  Adaptable to full sun or shade. Easy to grow. It can prosper in a range of soils. This shrub can be kept under control with pruners if it spreads too far, and rooted stems can easily be chopped off and used elsewhere. Propagation:  Divide in autumn, take greenwood cuttings in summer, take hardwood cuttings in late autumn. Problems:  Anthracnose and powdery mildew may occur.

Overview

Height 6 ft. to 10 ft. Spread 6 ft. to 10 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Adaptable Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Fruit Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Summer Flower Color White Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Shrubs