Cool Creek Seedlings
Indian Currant (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus)
Description
Latin: Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Other common names: Indian-currant, Indian-currant snowberry, coralberry, buck-brush, Bird's Eye Bush
Mature Height: 2-5 ft
Soil / Climate: Grows well in both dry, rocky soil and moist, rich soil. Tolerates both sun and shade.
Notes: Hardy and fast growing. Often used to control soil erosion along riverbanks and highways. Fruit will hold well into winter. It produces small but pretty flowers. Bloom is mid-summer. Colors are pink, white and near white.
Wildlife: Nector is a favorite of the Ruby-throated hummingbird. The fruit is popular with turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, pheasant, robins, and grosbeak. Indian Currant is also attractive to bees and butterflies. Flowers are good for cutting.