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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) — is an excellent addition to any landscape design for its year-round interest; white berries that appear in late, image 97
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — These berries are roughly 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter and are clustered along the arching stems; it features, image 108
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — is an excellent addition to any landscape design for its year-round interest
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — These flowers are particularly attractive to pollinators
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — It features small pink flowers in summer and distinctive white berries in fall, persisting into winter; these, image 123
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — white berries that appear in late summer and persist through the winter; creating a whimsical snow-like effect, image 76
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — creating a whimsical snow-like effect amid the barren winter landscape.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7, image 79
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — roughly 1 to 2 inches long; providing a soft contrast against its foliage, image 71
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — roughly 1 to 2 inches long; providing a soft contrast against its foliage, image 101
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Symphoricarpos albus thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil conditions, image 110
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — creating a whimsical snow-like effect amid the barren winter landscape.<br><br>Hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7, image 109
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — When designing with the Snowberry; it serves as a stalwart component in borders, image 115
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — consider its suckering habit; shrub with pink blooms, image 146
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — is an excellent addition to any landscape design for its year-round interest; white berries that appear in late, image 127
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — though it prefers well-drained soils; its ability to stabilize soil also makes it an ally in erosion control, image 111
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Its ability to stabilize soil also makes it an ally in erosion control; these flowers are particularly, image 84
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — pink flowers in the garden; pinkish-white flowers emerge in the late spring to early summer
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers partial shade to full sun; when designing with the Snowberry, image 64
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — When designing with the Snowberry
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — consider its suckering habit
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Excelling in erosion control and as wildlife habitat, it's a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic designs, image 65
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Its ability to stabilize soil also makes it an ally in erosion control; these flowers are particularly attractive to
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — which can be managed through annual pruning if a more formal shape is desired; a deciduous shrub native to North, image 87
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — white berries that appear in late summer and persist through the winter; creating a whimsical snow-like effect, image 136
Photographs by 10 contributors

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