Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Coralberry
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Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) - Description
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, commonly called coralberry, buckbrush or Indian currant is a woody species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family.
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) - Blooming
Blooms small, funnel-shaped flowers that attract bees. Followed by ovoid, fleshy fruits that last into the winter months.
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) - Growth
Deciduous shrubs. Grows best in full sun or partial shade. Symphoricarpos is tolerant of poor soil, pollution, and exposed sites. Very hardy plants that are good for shrub borders and screens. Also make nice informal hedges. S. x chenaultii 'Hancock' is often used as a groundcover.
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) - Planting
Propagate by division in fall if plants are suckering. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud. Can also propagate with greenwood cuttings in summer, or hardwood cuttings in late fall. Greenwood cuttings are taken from shoot-tips of plants, and are harder than softwood cuttings, and hardwood cuttings are cuttings taken from mature wood.
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) - Pest
Occasional problems include anthracnose and powdery mildew.
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) - Interesting facts
Symphoricarpos is native to Western China and North and Central America. The fruits are toxic, and can cause stomach upset upon consumption. They may also aggravate the skin if contact is made.
Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) - Soil and irrigation
Thrives in any soil that is reasonably well-draining and fertile. Very tolerant of poor soil.
