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Coralberry
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Coralberry

Symphoricarpos orbiculatus

Native Midwest/South understory shrub; June-July bloom is a major bee draw. Also called buckbrush or Indian currant — different species from the California Ceanothus also called buckbrush.

Nectarhigh
Pollenmedium
Bloom (US) June–July
Hardiness zones2-7
TypePerennial
Sunpartial

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