Symphoricarpos albus (N)

Scientific name: Symphoricarpos albus (N)

Common name:  snowberry

Family name: Caprifoliaceae

Useful cultivars and selections:

USDA hardiness zone: 4

Mature height and spread: 1-2m wide and tall

Form: Dense, oval, rounded

Water use: Moderate

Soil requirements: Well-drained, heavy clay soils

Leaf arrangement: Simple. Opposite.

Fall colour: not significant

Flower/cone/fruit description: Raceme flowers; showy. White berry.

Limitations: Not very ornamental or decorative.

Suitable uses: Shrub border. Low maintenance. Adaptable. Restoration work.

Quick ID description: Dec. Shrub. Simple. Opposite. Pinnately lobed, elliptic. White berry (in small clusters, lasts all year). Very small leaves.

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