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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 3–7Climate Alpine
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — presenting a subtle bluish-green hue that complements an array of color schemes

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Photos (155)

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — When designing with the Snowberry; it serves as a stalwart component in borders, image 145
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 151
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — shrub with pink blooms; symphoricarpos albus thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a variety, image 149
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — shrub for full or half or shade; which can be managed through annual pruning if a more formal shape is desired, image 150
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — with a mature height of 3-6 ft and spread of 4-5 ft; roughly 1 to 2 inches long, image 152
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — It features small pink flowers in summer and distinctive white berries in fall, persisting into winter; these, image 153
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Adaptable to various soils, it prefers partial shade to full sun; when designing with the Snowberry, image 154
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — Excelling in erosion control and as wildlife habitat, it's a low-maintenance choice for naturalistic designs, image 155
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — which can be managed through annual pruning if a more formal shape is desired; a deciduous shrub native to North, image 147
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — consider its suckering habit; shrub with pink blooms, image 146
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos Albus) — pink flowers in the garden; pinkish-white flowers emerge in the late spring to early summer, image 148

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