Attractive Shrubs and Trees with White Fruits and Berries

Fall Garden, Winter Garden, Late Season Garden

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As some plants owe their charm to spectacular flowers, handsome leaves, or colorful fruits, others are valued for their quiet beauty, peeping out here and there in the fall and winter garden. White-berried plants fall into this last category. While berries are mostly produced in fiery colors ranging from red to orange, yellow, blue, and even purple, white is rare among berries. Several white-berried plant species and varieties are available whose marble-sized fruits show up well against a background of dark evergreens. Adding ornamental interest to the late-season garden, most will remain in winter, providing gardeners, birds, and wildlife with holiday cheer.

Here is a list of shrubs and trees that will help you create beautiful fall-to-winter scenes and let you enjoy the end of the season in a beautiful new way. All these plants are cold-hardy, easy to grow, versatile, and of great appeal in other seasons, too, with their fall color, attractive flowers or lush summer foliage.

Guide Information

Plant Type	Shrubs, Trees
Genus	Callicarpa, Cornus, Symphoricarpos
Season of Interest	Fall, Winter
Height
Spread
Maintenance	Low
Characteristics	Fruit & Berries

Favorite Plants with White Fruits and Berries in Fall and Winter

Callicarpa dichotoma f. albifructa (White Beautyberry)

Callicarpa dichotoma f. albifructa is a small, compact, rounded, deciduous shrub, primarily grown for its eye-catching display of pure white berries in fall. Unlike most Beautyberries which boast purple berries, this variety is noted for its unusual white fruits. In summer, it bears clusters of pale pink flowers along its elegantly arching stems. Attractive to bees and butterflies, they are abundantly followed by clusters of white fruits in the fall, which persist after the leaves have fallen and stand out beautifully. Adding luminous color to the landscape, they make a lovely contrast with the foliage of elliptic green leaves. Easy to grow.

Hardiness	5 - 8
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Seasons	Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height	3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread	4' - 5' (120cm - 150cm)

Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood)

Transforming the winter landscape with its vibrant presence, Cornus sericea (Red Osier Dogwood) is a medium-sized shrub that captivates with its stunning features. Adaptable to various soils, it showcases eye-catching fall colors, attractive berries, and striking red or golden stems. With its rapid growth and all-season appeal, this remarkable shrub adds a touch of brilliance to the snowy surroundings.

Hardiness	3 - 8
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Seasons	Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	6' - 9' (180cm - 270cm)
Spread	8' - 12' (240cm - 3.7m)

Symphoricarpos albus (Common Snowberry)

With its waxy, pure white berries, Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry) is a resilient and adaptable deciduous shrub. In early summer, it produces clusters of small, bell-shaped white to pink flowers that attract butterflies and pollinators. These flowers give way to abundant snow-white berries that persist throughout winter, adding visual interest to the landscape.

Hardiness	3 - 7
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Seasons	Summer (Early, Late), Fall, Winter
Height	3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm)
Spread	3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.