Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus |
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Snowberry, Smoothleaf |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.