Hancock Coralberry

Hancock coralberry is a low-growing, spreading shrub. Its thin, wiry branches arch and sprawl over an area, making it a good groundcover for erosion control on slopes and banks. It has small blue-green elliptical leaves. In early summer, it has small pink flowers that are followed by red fruit.

Hancock Coralberry

Hancock coralberry is a low-growing, spreading shrub. Its thin, wiry branches arch and sprawl over an area, making it a good groundcover for erosion control on slopes and banks. It has small blue-green elliptical leaves. In early summer, it has small pink flowers that are followed by red fruit.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Symphoricarpos x chenaultii 'Hancock'

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Pronunciation

sim-for-ee-KAR-poss she-NOT-ee-eye

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Mature Height

2 to 3 ft.

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Mature Spread

5 to 10 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

pink

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Bloom time

early summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

known only in cultivation

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-7

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,500 ft.

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