Symphoricarpos orbiculatusIndiana NativeIndiana Native
Coralberry
Other Common Names: Buckbrush

 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Bell-shaped, yellowish-white flowers with a pink tinge appear in summer
 Foliage Notes:
Opposite, simple. 1/2 to 1 1/4" long, 1/4 to 3/4" wide, rounded at the base. Dull dark green above and pubescent beneath.
 Stem Notes:
Berry-laden winter stems may be cut for indoor floral arrangements.
 Fruit Notes:
1/6 to 1/4" diameter, berry-like drupe.
 Ultimate Height:
2-5 feet feet
 Ultimate Spread:
4-8 feet feet
 Bloom Times:
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 Soil Water Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soils.
 Maintenance:
 Purdue Plant Doctor
Parts and Problems of Snowberry, Coralberry
  Special Characteristics:
  • Deer Resistant 41
  • Drought Tolerant 296
  • Hedge 277
  • Indiana Native 168
  • Showy Flowers 83
  • Showy Fruit 20

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