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Coriaria sinica

Also Known As

  • Coriaria napalensis
  • Masuri Berry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 10'-15'

planting zones

  • 5b-9b

Coriaria sinica plant details

Coriaria sinica is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Coriaria sinica

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: coriariaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Coriaria sinica

USDA Zones: 5b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This large (10-15') Himalayan rambler with its Purple-black fruit not only tolerates but enjoys China's hot dry lower slopes... it's tough! S/D

Gardening facts about Coriaria sinica plant

How to Grow Coriaria sinica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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