Coralberry, Coral Berry, Indian Currant, Buckbrush
Noted for its showy berries, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry) is a bushy deciduous shrub with gracefully arching stems clothed with dark green, ovate leaves, 2.5 in. long (6 cm). The dense foliage remains attractive from spring to frost. From spring to midsummer (depending on the geographic location), a profusion of small, inconspicuous, bell-shaped, white, or pinkish flowers are borne along the stems. They are followed by abundant and attractive clusters of round, coral-pink to purple berries which mature in the fall. They persist through most of the winter, adding terrific color and interest to the winter landscape. Songbirds, ground birds, and small mammals enjoy them in the winter months. Coralberry spreads by ground-hugging stolons to form extensive colonies and spreads by rooting at the nodes where its arching canes touch the ground. Thriving on neglect, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus is an excellent choice for a woodland garden, bank stabilization, or as a tall ground cover.
| Hardiness |
2 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Symphoricarpos |
| Common names | Coral Berry, Snowberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
2 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Symphoricarpos |
| Common names | Coral Berry, Snowberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 5' (60cm - 150cm) |
| Spread | 4' - 8' (120cm - 240cm) |
| Spacing | 72" - 96" (180cm - 240cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, Southwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
| Attracts | Birds |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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