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Common Snowberry

Common Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 7b

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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
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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D

Season of Interest

SummerFallWinter

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.

Companion Planting

Plants well with