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Coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Also known as: Indian Currant

Clusters of persistent coral-pink berries hold through winter, well after the leaves drop. Suckers freely — useful for stabilizing slopes and banks.

Family

Caprifoliaceae

Type

shrub

Lifespan

perennial

Height

2–5 ft

Spacing

4–8 ft apart

Light

part shade, shade

Soil moisture

dry, moist

Soil pH

acidic, neutral

Bloom

April, May, June, July

Bloom colors

white, green

Wildlife value

songbirds

Caterpillar hosts

~25 butterfly & moth species

Landscape uses

hedge or screen, foundation, erosion control

Native states

AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NE, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV