Broom Crowberry

Coremaconradii

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Corema (koh-REE-muh)
Synonym
Colema arenaria
Empetrum conradii
Endammia ericoides
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Halifax, Massachusetts

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Halifax, MA (Zone 6a) | October 2007 | neutral

The seed should be sown, as soon as it is ripe, in a cold frame. The stored seed requires 5 months warm stratification, followed by 3 mon...Read More

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