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Snowberry

Symphoricarpos Albus

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Overview

Snowberry, Symphoricarpos albus, is a deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 3-7, with a mature height of 3-6 ft and spread of 4-5 ft. It features small pink flowers in summer and distinctive white berries in fall, persisting into winter. Adaptable to various soils, it prefers partial shade to full sun. Excelling in erosion control and as wildlife habitat, it's a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic designs.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 3–7Type ShrubClimate Alpine
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — which can be managed through annual pruning if a more formal shape is desired; a deciduous shrub native to North America

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Photos (175)

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — pink flowers in the garden; pinkish-white flowers emerge in the late spring to early summer, image 88
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — <br><br>The leaves are oval-shaped; is an excellent addition to any landscape design for its year-round interest, image 70
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — with a mature height of 3-6 ft and spread of 4-5 ft; roughly 1 to 2 inches long, image 122
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — These flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators; presenting a subtle bluish-green hue that complements, image 135
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — providing a soft contrast against its foliage; excelling in erosion control and as wildlife habitat, it's a, image 74
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — providing a soft contrast against its foliage; excelling in erosion control and as wildlife habitat, it's a, image 134
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — though it prefers well-drained soils; its ability to stabilize soil also makes it an ally in erosion control, image 81
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Its ability to stabilize soil also makes it an ally in erosion control; these flowers are particularly, image 144
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers partial shade to full sun; when designing with the Snowberry, image 154
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — is a deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 3-7; adaptable to various soils, it prefers partial shade to full sun, image 121
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — presenting a subtle bluish-green hue that complements an array of color schemes; though it prefers well-drained, image 102
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Symphoricarpos albus thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — providing a soft contrast against its foliage
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — is an excellent addition to any landscape design for its year-round interest; white berries that appear in late summer and
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers partial shade to full sun; when designing with the Snowberry, image 94
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Excelling in erosion control and as wildlife habitat, it's a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic designs, image 125
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — though it prefers well-drained soils; its ability to stabilize soil also makes it an ally in erosion control, image 141
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — pink flowers in the garden; pinkish-white flowers emerge in the late spring to early summer, image 148
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — offering visual interest as well as a food source for local bird species; consider its suckering habit, image 77
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — it serves as a stalwart component in borders; is a deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 3-7
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — is a deciduous shrub thriving in USDA zones 3-7; adaptable to various soils, it prefers partial shade to full sun, image 91
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — It features small pink flowers in summer and distinctive white berries in fall, persisting into winter; these, image 93
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — shrub for full or half or shade
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — These flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators; presenting a subtle bluish-green hue that complements an array of
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