Symphoricarpos albus
Common Snowberry or Waxberry
Description
This deciduous shrub will grow 2'-6' tall and 2'-6' wide. It has long green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in summer. White berries are in season in late summer and fall.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
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, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Foundation
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.