Latin: Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
Other common names: Indian-current, Indian-current snowberry, coralberry, buck-brush
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.
Wildlife: Nector is a favorite of the Ruby-throated hummingbird. The fruit is popular with turkey, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, pheasant, robins, and grosbeak.
Cold Stream Farm supplies Indian Current shrubs which are grown as bare root seedlings and transplants and sold both wholesale and retail with no minimum order.
