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Common Snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus
Common Snowberry
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Bell-shaped spring flowers are pinkish, pendulous and lightly fragrant. White berries that form from after flowering are very attractive and persist into late fall. Foliage color begins as bluish green and turns to yellow in the fall.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Adds winter interest.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Tolerates shade.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Attracts pollinators.
Quick answers
How big does Common Snowberry get?
About 6' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Common Snowberry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Common Snowberry need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Common Snowberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Common Snowberry deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Common Snowberry in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Common Snowberry wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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