Symphoricarpus orbiculatus
Native to open areas in southern mountains. Can be very invasive as reddish fruit is spread by birds and rodents.
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| Common Name | indian coralberry |
| Landscape Zone | LZ2 |
| Firewise Rating | AT RISK Firewise (3) |
| Urban Use | High |
| Invasive | Yes |
| Native | Yes |
| Utility Use | Yes |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 7 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | High |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | High |
| Pest Resistance | Medium |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Form | Round |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 6 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 1.8 |
| Trunk Size | Multi-stem >= 6 |
| Bark | Rough |
| Leaf Arrangement | Opposite |
| Leaf Persistance | Deciduous |
| Leaf Color | Green None |
| Leaf Type | Simple |
| Leaf Surface | Glabrous |
| Leaf Characteristics | Papery-thin |
