SYMPHORICARPOS ALBUS / SNOWBERRY

SYMPHORICARPOS ALBUS / COMMON SNOWBERRY

A Native Shrub with Showy White Berries and Wildlife Benefits

Symphoricarpos albus, commonly known as Common Snowberry, is a native deciduous shrub admired for its clusters of bright white berries and small pinkish-white flowers. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained to moist soils, Snowberry is ideal for naturalized landscapes, woodland edges, and wildlife gardens. Its ornamental berries, low-maintenance habit, and ecological value make it a versatile native shrub.

Why Choose Common Snowberry?

Showy White Berries: White berries persist into winter, adding visual interest.
Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Wildlife Friendly: Berries provide food for birds; dense stems offer cover for small mammals.
Low Maintenance & Hardy: Resilient, adaptable, and long-lived in a variety of conditions.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green leaves; yellow to red in fall.
Flower Color: Small pinkish-white flowers in late spring to early summer.
Fruit: White berries from late summer through winter.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 3–5 feet tall and wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 2–7.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained to moist soils; tolerates clay, loam, or sandy soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 3–5 feet tall, 3–5 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 2–7.
Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers in late spring to early summer; berries in late summer through winter.
Fall Interest: Leaves turn yellow to red; berries provide winter color.

Ideal Uses:

Wildlife Gardens: Provides food and cover for birds, pollinators, and small mammals.
Naturalized Landscapes: Perfect for woodland edges, meadows, and informal plantings.
Erosion Control: Dense roots help stabilize soil along slopes and waterways.
Ornamental Plantings: Adds winter interest with persistent white berries.

Common Snowberry is a hardy, ecologically valuable native shrub. Its ornamental berries, wildlife support, and adaptability make it an excellent choice for naturalized landscapes, pollinator gardens, and wildlife-friendly plantings.