Other Names:  Indian Currant, Buckbrush

Description:

An attractive variegated variety with green foliage that is edged in bright white; showy clusters of coral-red berries in fall; looking from a distance the plant takes on a silver cast; stands out in a shaded area; ideal for massing; very adaptable

Ornamental Features

Taff's Silver Edge Coralberry is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It features an abundance of magnificent coral-pink berries from mid fall to late winter. It has rich green foliage edged in white. The oval leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall.

Landscape Attributes

Taff's Silver Edge Coralberry is a dense multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other landscape plants with finer foliage.

This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

• Suckering

Taff's Silver Edge Coralberry is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Mass Planting
• General Garden Use
• Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens

Planting & Growing

Taff's Silver Edge Coralberry will grow to be about 4 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years.

This shrub does best in partial shade to full shade. Keep it well away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It may require supplemental watering during periods of drought or extended heat. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selection of a native North American species.