coralberries

Ornamental native bush

Coralberries are the bright red or pink fruit of certain North American shrubs in the honeysuckle family, or the shrubs themselves.

The berries grow in dense clusters and persist through winter, making them popular in ornamental landscaping: The coralberries added a splash of color to the winter garden.

Also called Indian currant.

plant

shrub

Small woody plant

understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
perennialRecurring each year
deciduousSheds foliage seasonally

groundcover · thicket · native · woodland · shade-tolerant · propagation · pruning · hardiness · cultivar · rootstock

berries

drupes

Seed-containing pit fruits

clustersGrouped collections
pinkPale red hue
magentaVivid purplish-red hue

persistent · ornamental · inedible · toxic · branch · stem · showy · prolific · small · round

seasonal

autumn

Post-summer cooling period

winterYear's coldest quarter
persistentContinuing despite difficulty
dormantInactive but capable

frost · snow · contrast · color · interest · cold-hardy · deciduous

landscaping

ornamental

For beauty, not function

gardenCultivated plant area
borderOuter edge or limit
foundationUnderlying support structure

slope · naturalistic · low-maintenance · texture · informal · restoration · groundcover · screening · layering

wildlife

songbirds

Perching birds with musical calls

foragingSeeking wild food sources
habitatOrganism's natural environment
nestingMaking a dwelling

pollinators · bees · cover · browse · deer · quail · thrush · robin · overwinter · shelter

Opposites

human edibility

coralberriesblueberries

Small dark edible drupes

raspberries · strawberries · edible berries · blackberries

Family

berry, coral, berries, berrying, berried, corals, coralberry, coralline, berryless

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