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Mountain Snowberry
Symphoricarpos oreophilus
Mountain Snowberry
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Deciduous shrub with a trialing habit. Produces pink flowers in early summer turning to non-edible white berries. Grows natively in open places on ridges and forests at mid to high elevations.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Mountain Snowberry get?
About 4' tall and 4' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Mountain Snowberry need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Mountain Snowberry need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Mountain Snowberry grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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 Mountain Snowberry deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Mountain 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 Mountain 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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