Indian Currant Seeds

Indian Currant, also called Coralberry or Waxberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus), is a dense suckering shrub with clusters of pink to purple red fruit. The fruit ripens in fall, persists into winter, and feeds wildlife.

The shrub can be maintained as a hedge or allowed to form a broad naturalized thicket. Soak the seed in water for 24 hours before beginning the warm and cold stratification cycle.

Cold Hardiness Zone: 3
Seed Source: Pennsylvania
Stratification Required: 4 months warm, followed by 6 months cold
Mature Size: 3 to 6 ft tall