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Species: Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

(sim-for'i-kar-pos or-bi-kue-lay'tus)

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Coralberry; Indian Currant

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

2' - 5' ( spread 4' - 8')

Deciduous

spreading, arching shrub

durable; shade tolerant

Environmental Characteristics

Any

yellowish-white flowers flushed with pink in June; coral-red fruit October into winter

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

very susceptible to mildew

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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