Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus
Smoothleaf Snowberry
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:
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.