Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Indian Currant, Coralberry
Description
This deciduous shrub will grow 2'-6' tall and wide and has white or pink tinged flowers that bloom in summer. Small, purplish-red fruit is in season during fall and winter.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Ranch, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.