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Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Indian Currant, Coralberry

Plant photo of: Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

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

Very Low, Low, Medium

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.