Coral-beads Cocculus carolinus
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Epibaterium carolinum
- Phonetic Spelling
- KOK-yoo-lus kair-oh-LY-nus
- Description
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This plant can be planted in a range of soil type but it grows rapidly so be wise where you plant it.
Habitat: Moist to dry forests and thickets, especially where calcareous, also weedy in landscaping
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Cocculus
- Species:
- carolinus
- Family:
- Menispermaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Mexico, U.S.A, NC
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant attracts birds.
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Heat, drought, and soil compaction tolerant.
- Climbing Method:
- Twining
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Native Plant
- Vine
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Shallow Rocky
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Description:
- Clusters of shiny, dark red fruit display from August to November.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Flowers bloom from June to August.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Dark green, glossy leaves
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Landscape Theme:
- Native Garden
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
