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Blade of Sun Coralberry

Scientific name: Symphoricarpos chenaultii 'Blade of Sun'
Taxonomy
Family:Caprifoliaceae
Type:Groundcovers deciduous woody
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 9
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Dry
Plant Characteristics
Height:2 ft
Width:2 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Blade of Sun Coralberry features chartreuse-yellow foliage on a dense, low growing stems. Foliage is lime green in deeper shade.

  Morphology:
This is low growing deciduous groundcover that grows to 18” in height and 24” in width. Foliage is lime green in deeper shade. Summer flowers are followed by attractive purple berries in the fall.

  Adaptation:
This plant can do well in either sun or shade but will need well-drained soil to prosper. It can do well in dry shade, where other plants would suffer. This makes a great shade garden creeper.

  Pests:
None.
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