How big does Coralberry grow?

About 1.5 m × 1.8 m after ten years (height × width). Its ultimate size is 0.8–1.8 m × 1–2 m.

What soil does Coralberry grow in?

It tolerates these soils: average garden soil, clay, sandy, calcareous.

Hardy down to -34 °C (USDA zone 4, RHS H7). It gets through winter in every part of the country.

Is Coralberry toxic to children?

Yes, it is mildly toxic to children.

How far from the house should Coralberry be planted?

Plant it at least 1.5 m from buildings. Keep it at least 0.5 m from paving.

How far apart should Coralberry be planted?

Planted on its own, it needs 80 cm between plants. For a hedge, allow 3 plants per metre.

When does Coralberry flower?

Flowering: May–August, pink, white.

How much water does Coralberry need?

Water need: medium. Drought tolerance: high.

How much does Coralberry cost?

It sells for roughly HUF 1,800 to HUF 6,700 in local shops, depending on size.

Coralberry

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii

Coralberry (Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii) is a shrub that reaches 1.5 m × 1.8 m after ten years. Light: full sun, part shade. Hardy down to -34 °C. Drought tolerance: high. Mildly toxic to children. Sold in local shops from about HUF 1,800.

Illustration of Coralberry — An illustration of the typical shape of the mature plant, not a photo.

What it's good for, and what it isn't

This hybrid snowberry is an almost indestructible, dense shrub with arching branches: its tiny, inconspicuous flowers are popular with bees and are followed from late summer by white, pearly or lilac-pink berries that stay on the stems long after the leaves have dropped. It is sold as 'Magic Berry', 'Mother of Pearl' and 'White Hedge'; it grows in sun or part shade in almost any soil, tolerates drought and city air, and also makes a good low hedge. It slowly spreads by suckers and forms a thicket, so plant it where that does no harm, or pull the suckers out in winter.

Watch out for

Most cultivars spread by suckers into a dense colony and outgrow their space over time unless the suckers are removed ('White Hedge' hardly suckers). Powdery mildew, leaf spots, rust and aphids may appear but rarely do serious harm. One parent species, common snowberry, escapes from gardens in Central Europe and is on the Swiss list of potentially invasive plants; we found no such listing for the hybrid itself.

Key facts

Light: Full sun, Part shade
Water need: Medium
Care: Low
Size after 10 years: 1.5 m × 1.8 m
Hardiness: down to -34 °C
Foliage: Deciduous
Flowering: J F M A M J J A S O N D May–August, pink, white

Group	Shrub
Light	Full sun, Part shade
Size after 10 years	1.5 m × 1.8 m
Ultimate size	0.8–1.8 m × 1–2 m
Hardiness	down to -34 °C (USDA 4, RHS H7)
Soil	Average garden soil, Clay, Sandy, Calcareous
Foliage	Deciduous
Flowering	May–August, pink, white
Water need	Medium
Drought tolerance	High
Maintenance	Low
Root aggressiveness	Low
Suckering	yes
Spreading	Medium
Distance from buildings	at least 1.5 m
Distance from paving	at least 0.5 m
Litter	not typical
Planting distance	80 cm
For dogs	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For cats	Mildly toxic (uncertain)
For children	Mildly toxic
Typical price	from about HUF 1,800

Toxicity data is for information only. If your pet or child has eaten a plant, contact a vet or a doctor.

Sizes and prices available

The same plant is sold as a small pot and as a specimen several metres tall, and the price follows. Prices are rounded and for guidance only.

Size	Typical price
40-60 cm	approx. HUF 1,900
size not stated	approx. HUF 1,800 – HUF 6,700

Frequently asked questions

Data updated: October 13, 2026 · How our data is made

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