Coralberry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus)

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	Coralberry is an uncommon small shrub most often found over areas of basic rock. The leaves are simple, entire, and opposite. Coralberry could be confused with saplings of the common Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense), a more robust shrub or tree with more leathery leaves. Alleghany Co., NC 5/31/2009.
	Alleghany Co., NC 5/31/2009.
	Coralberry is most common over basic bedrock. Granville Co., NC 5/16/09.
	Coralberry is a low shrub, usually about 2-4 feet tall, and spreads by underground rhizomes. Granville Co., NC 5/16/09.
	Granville Co., NC 4/26/09.
	The fruits are pinkish-purple (coral-colored) drupes that grow in tight clusters on spur branches. Durham Co., NC 12/20/09.
	Durham Co., NC 12/20/09.
	The drupes often don't develop to full size. Durham Co., NC 12/20/09.

The flowers, which appear beneath the leaves, are small and inconspicuous.

Orange Co., NC 7/20/03.

Bark is pale tan and somewhat peely.

Alleghany Co., NC 5/31/2009.