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Common Snowberry

Common Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 3aZone 7b

A native deciduous shrub valued for its abundant white berries that persist through fall and winter. Its small pink or white flowers give way to ornamental berry clusters that provide winter interest and food for birds.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–3′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 3aZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 7b

pH Range

67.8
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFallWinter

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

erosion controlhedgerowwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting, sucker

Notable Cultivars

'Turesson' is a hardy, upright cultivar widely grown in northern regions, while 'Laevigatus' offers larger berries and is popular for its ornamental winter display.