Indiancurrant Coralberry Buckbrush
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Caprifoliaceae · broadleaf deciduous shrub · introduced
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Plant Profile
Size & Form
Height
2–5 ft
Spread
6 ft
Growth Rate
Moderate
Size at 20 yr
2 ft
Lifespan
Moderate
Site Requirements
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil Drainage
Moist
Soil pH
5.5-7.5
Water
High
Drought Tolerance
Medium
Hardiness
Zones 2a–8b
Ornamental Interest
Bloom Time
June to July
Fall Color
Red
Origin
North America
Watch for this season
Powdery MildewHigh
Active Conidial Spread
Diseases: Regionally Documented (2)
Phenological Calendar
View full calendar (8 stages)
| Stage | Typical Window |
|---|---|
| Bud break BBCH 07 | Feb 15-Mar 15 |
| Leaf emergence BBCH 11 | Mar 1-Apr 1 |
| Bloom start BBCH 61 | Apr 1-Apr 30 |
| Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69 | Apr 15-May 15 |
| Fruit/seed development BBCH 71 | Jun 1-Aug 31 |
| Fruit/seed maturity BBCH 85 | Sep 1-Nov 30 |
| Fall color / leaf senescence BBCH 93 | Oct 1-Nov 15 |
| Dormancy BBCH 97 | Nov 15-Feb 28 |
Data Maturity Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.