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coralberry

coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4b – Zone 7b

A deciduous shrub prized for its small coral-red or purple berries that persist through winter on bare branches. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it makes an excellent choice for wildlife gardens and difficult sites.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–2′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 4bZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 7b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFallWinter

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefithedgerowerosion controlwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker