Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Indian Currant
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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.