Amethyst™ Coralberry
Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Kordes'
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Amethyst™ Coralberry highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-8
The Amethyst™ Coralberry bush (Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Kordes') is a Proven Winners® selection that produces gorgeous, deep purple-pink fruit that is bright and showy for your autumn and winter interest!
Amethyst™ Coralberry displays a tidy, branching habit. The small white mid-summer flowers are pollinators and native bee-friendly! Soon they transform into hot pink berries in late summer. For a neat winter decoration, use the berry-laden winter stems for indoor bouquets and floral arrangements.
Then it provides interest for the home garden by providing vivid pink fruit in late summer and persisting until winter - or the birds pluck them all away for their winter treats. Songbirds, ground birds, wildlife, small mammals, and browsers use the plant for food, cover, and nesting.
Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 3 to 8, Amethyst™ is a fantastic native hybrid shrub that is highly adaptable and easy to grow! Members of the Honeysuckle family, Coralberry go by many common names and are closely related to Snowberry, these great deciduous shrubs for your landscape!
Planting and Application:
Growing 3-5 feet in height and width, Amethyst™ is a fantastic hedging and screening plant! The fine-textured foliage and slender stems add an airy, informal planting among more coarse foliage in mixed shrub borders. Brighten a dreary evergreen hedge or foundation planting with a row or a few Coralberry bushes to accent your home's front landscape!
Often forming tidy thickets and naturalized colonies, these shrubs fill in large areas or brighten smaller ones with ease! Stop erosion on hillsides, brighten a garden as a unique backdrop, or simply add pops of late-season color throughout the landscape!
- White Flowers Mid-Summer That Native Bees Love
- Persistent Vivid Pink Fruit For Floral Arrangements
- Lovely Green Foliage
- Songbird & Wildlife Food & Shelter
- Gorgeous Container Plants, Low Hedges, Accents & Wildlife Shrubs
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Handling full sun and preferring afternoon shade in the hottest climates, this Coralberry can handle partial shade as well! The Amethyst™ is very tolerant of any soil, native to limestone and clay but the location needs to be well-drained. The plant requires medium moisture and can handle higher moisture as long as it has good drainage. Top-dress your shrub's root system with 3-4 inches of arborist mulch to keep them hydrated and insulated.
This Coralberry is deer-resistant. but it is an important wildlife plant. Fertilize in early spring by applying a slow-release fertilizer specialized for trees and shrubs. You get best results if pruned in late fall or early spring. Renewal pruning is another great way to keep your shrub growing vigorously and fruiting best. Remove the oldest stems out at the ground every 3-5 years to keep them spiffy!
- Full Sun & Handles Afternoon Shade
- Almost Any Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate to Higher Moisture
- Prune Early Spring Before Growth Starts
- Fairly Deer Resistant
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