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    • Photo of Cocculus laurifolius foliage by Forestfarm

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    Cocculus laurifolius

    Also Known As

    • Laurel-leaf Snailseed

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 20'-30'
    • W: 8'-12'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Cocculus laurifolius plant details

    Cocculus laurifolius is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Cocculus laurifolius

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: menispermaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: hedge, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Cocculus laurifolius

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Five to eight inches long, lance-shaped, very glossy (?varnished?) leaves give this large shrub its characteristic aspect; small yellow flowers in 2" clusters are followed by small conspicuous black fruits. PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Cocculus laurifolius plant

    How to Grow Cocculus laurifolius

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Cocculus orbiculatus

    aka Cocculus trilobus, Korean Moonseed

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 5'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Cocculus orbiculatus foliage, fruit by Cillas
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    Cocculus carolinus

    aka Cocculus carolinianus, Carolina Moonseed, Carolina Snailseed

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-14'

    Width: 2'-14'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cocculus carolinus foliage by Forestfarm
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