Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
White Snowberry
FamilyCaprifoliaceae
Symphoricarpos albus, commonly known as common snowberry or snowberry, is a native deciduous shrub recognized for its great hardiness and persistent decorative fruit production. It develops a bushy, suckering habit, often wider than tall, forming dense colonies ideal for embankments, country hedges, and naturalistic landscaping. In early summer, small, discreet pale pink to whitish flowers appear and attract pollinators. These are followed by round, pure white berries that persist long into autumn and winter, offering significant visual interest and a food source for wildlife. Its bluish-green foliage completes the picture with a soft texture. Highly tolerant of varied soils and difficult conditions, Symphoricarpos albus is an excellent choice for ecological northern gardens.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingPersistent pure white round berries in autumn and winter
Maximum height1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Maximum width1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature'-40°C
