Coralberry Shrub Seeds

Add year-round color and wildlife appeal to your garden with Coralberry Shrub Seeds (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus). Also known as Buckbrush or Indian Currant, Coralberry is a hardy deciduous shrub native to North America. It’s prized for its clusters of coral-pink berries that persist through winter and attract birds, bees, and butterflies. The plant thrives in diverse soils, tolerates shade, and is ideal for naturalizing, erosion control, or creating beautiful hedgerows.

Features

• Vibrant Ornamental Berries: Pink to red berries add color throughout fall and winter.

• Wildlife-Friendly: Attracts pollinators, birds, and beneficial insects.

• Hardy & Low Maintenance: Grows well in varied soils and light conditions.

• Erosion Control Plant: Dense roots help stabilize soil on slopes.

• Native North American Species: Perfect for eco-friendly landscaping.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

• Common Name: Coralberry, Buckbrush, Indian Currant

• Seed Type: Non-GMO Ornamental Shrub Seeds

• Growth Habit: Deciduous, spreading shrub

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained to moderately dry soils

• Soil pH: 6.0–8.0

• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Germination Time: 30–90 days (cold stratification recommended)

• Maturity Period: 2–3 years to full shrub form

• Planting Season: Fall or spring (post-stratification)

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm)

• Spacing: 3–5 feet apart

• Temperature for Germination: 40–70°F (4–21°C)

• Plant Height: 3–6 feet (90–180 cm)

• Flower Color: Pale pink to white

• Berry Color: Pink-red, long-lasting

• Pollination: Self-pollinating

• Uses: Ornamental landscaping, wildlife gardening, erosion control, hedges

Planting Guide

1. Cold stratify seeds by placing them in moist sand or peat moss and refrigerating for 60–90 days.

2. After stratification, sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil.

3. Keep the soil moist and place in a sunny or partially shaded area.

4. Transplant seedlings once they are strong enough to handle.

5. Space plants 3–5 feet apart for hedges or naturalized plantings.

6. Water regularly during the first growing season; once established, water only during dry spells.

7. Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage berry production.