Shrub · Deer-resistant
Coralberry
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Also called: Indian Currant, Buckbrush
A modest suckering shrub for shade that comes into its own in fall, when the arching branches string themselves with clusters of coral-pink berries the birds strip by spring.
Growing & care
One of the best natives for dry shade under trees. Spreads to fill and hold ground — cut back in late winter to keep it tidy. Thrives on neglect.
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In bloom: Jun–Jul · Colors: pink, green
Where to buy
Look for coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) at: Prairie Moon Nursery, native Texas nurseries.
Buying nursery-propagated natives — never collected from the wild — keeps
wild populations intact. Ask any seller where their stock comes from.
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