Symphoricarpos orbiculatus (Coralberry)

A Tough Native Shrub with Year-Round Wildlife Appeal

Bring texture, color, and ecological value to your landscape with Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, commonly known as Coralberry. This adaptable deciduous shrub is known for its arching form, subtle summer flowers, and vibrant coral-pink berries that persist through winter.

• Colorful Berries: Clusters of pink to purplish-red berries appear in late summer and last well into winter, offering crucial cold-season food for birds.

• Subtle Summer Blooms: Small, bell-shaped, pale pink flowers bloom in mid-summer and attract native bees and other pollinators.

• Dense, Spreading Habit: Reaches widths of 4–8 feet, forming colonies through suckering, ideal for mass plantings, erosion control, or natural hedges.

• Wildlife Support: Berries feed birds like robins and thrashers; dense growth offers shelter for small mammals and nesting birds.

• Shade-Tolerant & Hardy: Adapts to a variety of soil types and grows in full sun to deep shade. Hardy in USDA Zones 2–7.

• Low-Maintenance & Durable: Drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant, requiring little care in naturalized settings.

Perfect for woodland edges, wildlife gardens, or tough-to-plant areas, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus delivers subtle beauty and lasting habitat support.