Plant Description
Symphoriocarpus albus
Common Snowberry is a highly adaptable shrub that does well in the understory or in an open meadow. It has attractive foliage, small pink flowers frequented by pollinators, and white berries that are inedible to humans, but attract some birds.
A Common Snowberry shrub.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height at 20 yrs | 5 ft |
| Mature Height | 5 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Life Span | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Low |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | Rarely |
| Wildlife Value | Good for pollinators and birds |
| Timber Value | None |
| Resprout Ability | Very likely to resprout following wildfire or cutting |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3-7 |
| Flower Color | Pink or White |
| Bloom Time | May-August |
| Habitat | Open woodlands, meadows, prairies |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Tracheophytes |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Symphoricarpos |
| Species | S. albus |
