Coral Berry (Bundle of 2 plants)(Symphoricarpos orbiculatus)

Bare-root Coral Berry (Bundle of 2 plants)(Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) Be sure to allow the plant to acclimate to the different temperature before planting outdoors.
 
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerates wide range of soils. Remove root suckers and runners to control any unwanted spread of the plant.
 
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, commonly called coralberry, is a dense, suckering, native Missouri, deciduous shrub which typically occurs in open woods, fields, pastures and thickets throughout the State.
 
Spreads by runners to form impenetrable thickets in the wild. Typically grows 2-5' tall with arching stems. Bell-shaped, white flowers with a pink tinge appear in summer along the stems in axillary clusters and in spikes at the stem ends.
 
Flowers give way to clusters of round, coral-red berries (drupes) which mature in autumn. Berries persist through most of the winter providing excellent color and interest to the winter landscape. Oval to elliptic bluish-green leaves (to 2.5" long). Berry-laden winter stems may be cut for indoor floral arrangements.
 
Also commonly called Indian currant. Genus name comes from the Greek symphorein meaning bear together and karpos meaning fruit in reference to the fruits appearing in clusters. Specific epithet means round and flat, disk-shaped.
 
Garden Uses: Naturalize in open woodland areas where it can be allowed to spread. Erosion control on slopes. Native plant gardens. Informal hedge. Common Name: coralberry Type: Deciduous shrub Family: Caprifoliaceae Native Range: Eastern United States, Mexico Zone: 2 to 7 Height: 2.00 to 5.00 feet Spread: 4.00 to 8.00 feet Bloom Time: June to July Bloom Description: Pinkish white Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Flower: Showy Attracts: Birds Fruit: Showy Other: Winter Interest Tolerate: Deer, Drought, Erosion, Clay Soil, Dry Soil.