Common Name(s): | Buckbrush, Coralberry, Indian Currant |
Scientific Name: | Symphoricarpos orbiculatas |
Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 1.8 m |
Flowers: | June - August |
Fruits: | Fall |
Description: A shrub occurring on dry soil along streams, in woods, field edges and prairies. Fruit is clustered; remaining attached in winter and is coral-red to purple in color. Buckbrush fruit is preferred by many species of birds and is browsed by whitetailed deer and some livestock. Can be invasive on some range sites. Also commonly called Coralberry. |