Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus)

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Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus)

Uncommon small shrub most often found over areas of basic rock. Could be confused with young shrubs of the common Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense), a more robust shrub with similar opposite, simple, but more leathery leaves.

Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) The flowers, which appear beneath the leaves, are small and inconspicuous.

Orange Co., NC 7/20/03.

More information:
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Virginia Tech Dendrology
Virginia Tech Weed Guide

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