Common Snowberry, Snowberry, Waxberry, Symphoricarpos albus var. albus, Ice Apple, White Coralberry, White Snowberry, Symphoricarpos pauciflorus, Symphoricarpos racemosus
Noted for its very ornamental, pure white, waxy berries, Symphoricarpos albus (Snowberry) is a thicket-forming, deciduous shrub with upright to arching branches that is amazingly adaptable and undemanding. In early summer, a profusion of small, bell-shaped, white to pink flowers are borne in clusters in the leaf axils. Inconspicuous, they greatly interest butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators. The flowers are followed by abundant and attractive clusters of brilliant snow-white berries that persist well into winter. Birds, game birds, and small mammals do enjoy them in the winter months. The dense foliage of elliptic to rounded, blue-green leaves remains attractive from spring to frost but provides little fall color.
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
Genus | Symphoricarpos |
Common names | Snowberry |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spacing |
36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A3 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Caprifoliaceae |
Genus | Symphoricarpos |
Common names | Snowberry |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
Spacing |
36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Clay Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
How many Symphoricarpos albus (Common Snowberry) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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