Cocculus carolinus: Country Or Region Of Origin
Mexico, U.S.A, NC
Plant Profile: Cocculus carolinus
Taxonomy: Cocculus carolinusNames
Carolina coralbead, Carolina Moonseed, Coral-beads, Coralbells
Phonetic Spelling:KOK-yoo-lus kair-oh-LY-nus
Genus:Cocculus
Species:carolinus
Family:Menispermaceae
This plant is adaptable to various soil types, but due to its fast growth, it's important to choose its planting location carefully.
Habitat: It thrives in both moist and dry forests and thickets, particularly in calcareous areas, and can also be found as a weed in landscaped environments.
Cocculus carolinus Feature Summary
Cocculus carolinus Image Gallery
Tags
#red
#deciduous
#drought tolerant
#red berries
#climbing
#winter interest
#showy fruits
#fast growing
#NC native
#vines
#red fruits
#native vine
#food source fall
#food source herbage
#coastal FAC
#Piedmont Mountains FAC
#bird friendly
#food source soft mast fruit
#Christmas decorations
#fruits winter
#audubon
#woodlands
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Cocculus carolinus Feature Summary
Attributes
Mexico, U.S.A, NC
This plant attracts birds.
Heat, drought, and soil compaction tolerant.
Woody
Twining
Fruit
Clusters of shiny, dark red fruit display from August to November.
Red/Burgundy
Flowers
Leaves
Dark green, glossy leaves
Deciduous
Green
Whole Plant Traits
Native Plant
Vine
Deciduous
Rapid
Medium
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Moist
Occasionally Dry
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
7a
7b
8b
8a
9a
9b
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Stem
Landscape
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Cocculus carolinus Attributes
Cocculus carolinus: Wildlife Value
This plant attracts birds.
Cocculus carolinus: Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems)
Heat, drought, and soil compaction tolerant.
Cocculus carolinus: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Cocculus carolinus: Climbing Method
Clinging
Scrambler
Tendrils
Twining
Cocculus carolinus Fruit
Cocculus carolinus: Fruit Description
Clusters of shiny, dark red fruit display from August to November.
Cocculus carolinus: Fruit Color
Red/Burgundy
Cocculus carolinus: Fruit Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Cocculus carolinus: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Cocculus carolinus Flowers
Cocculus carolinus: Flower Description
Flowers bloom from June to August.
Cocculus carolinus: Flower Color
Green
Cocculus carolinus: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Cocculus carolinus Leaves
Cocculus carolinus: Leaf Description
Dark green, glossy leaves
Cocculus carolinus: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Cocculus carolinus: Leaf Color
Green
Cocculus carolinus: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Cocculus carolinus Whole Plant Traits
Cocculus carolinus: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Cocculus carolinus: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Cocculus carolinus: Growth Rate
Slow
Medium
Rapid
Cocculus carolinus: Texture
Fine
Medium
Coarse
Cocculus carolinus Cultural Conditions
Cocculus carolinus: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Cocculus carolinus: Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Cocculus carolinus: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Cocculus carolinus: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Cocculus carolinus: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Cocculus carolinus: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Cocculus carolinus Stem
Cocculus carolinus: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Cocculus carolinus Landscape
Cocculus carolinus: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Cocculus carolinus: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Cocculus carolinus: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
