
Snowberry
Scientific name
Symphoricarpos albus
Description
The Snowberry is a small shrub known for its white berries bunching at the nodes. This species produces oval-shaped, oppositely arranged, dark green colored leaves with smooth margins on short stalks. The shrub grows 1-2m in height. This shrub yields white to pink clusters of bell-shaped flowers during the summer. The fruiting bodies produced by this shrub are small, white berries that grow in bunches. These berries provide a good food source to a variety of animals, but are poisonous to humans. Snowberry is an ideal species for bank stabilization applications because its roots are vigorous and deep ranging. .
Planting conditions
This species grows well in sandy or rocky, open areas, such as open forests and along shorelinesGrow in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Adapts to a wide range of soil types and can be used on poor, low nutrient sites.
Details
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Plant height:
- Max 2m
- Max 3m
- Any
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Moisture level:
- Dry
- Normal
- Moist
- Drought Tolerant
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Light conditions:
- Full sun
- Partial sun
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Soil type:
- Sandy
- Clay
- Rocky
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pH:
- Normal
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Depth:
- Potted
- Bareroot
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Eco Zone:
- 2a
- 2b
- 3a
- 3b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
- 6a
- 6b
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Plant type:
- Shrub
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Height:
- 1-2m
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Spread:
- 2-3m