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Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus

Smoothleaf Snowberry

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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer:

 

Description

This deciduous shrub can grow to 12' tall and 12' wide, spreading by underground stems, but is usually 5' by 5'. Snowberry has round, blue/green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in summer and are followed by white berries in the fall.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

White

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Park, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.