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Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Indian Currant

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This deciduous shrub will grow 2-6' tall and wide and has white or pink tinged flowers that bloom in summer. Small, purplish red fruit is in season during fall and winter.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.