Botanical profile

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii 'Marleen'

Latin name
Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii 'Marleen'
Common name
Doorenbos snowberry 'Marleen'
Type
Ornamental shrub
Family
Caprifoliaceae

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii ‘Marleen’, commonly known as ‘Marleen’ snowberry, is a deciduous shrub with a rounded, dense habit, prized for its abundant and persistent pink fruit. In spring and early summer, it produces small, discreet, yet melliferous pink flowers, followed from late summer by numerous bright pink to magenta spherical berries clustered along the branches. These decorative fruits persist well into autumn, adding color and texture to borders, low hedges, and naturalized plantings. Its medium green foliage forms a compact mass that tolerates pruning and urban conditions well. Very hardy and adaptable, Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii ‘Marleen’ prefers well-drained soil and a sunny to semi-shaded exposure to optimize flowering and fruiting.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Compost in the spring if needed
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates average soil
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Abundant, persistent bright pink to magenta berries in autumn
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded dense
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
3 ft (1 m)
Width
3 ft (1 m)
Growth rate
Fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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