Symphoricarpos albus

Common Snowberry

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Deciduous shrub known for clusters of white berries, native to North America. Hardy landscape plant with oval leaves and persistent fruit in winter.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Snowberry
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Symphoricarpos
Species Albus
Origin North America
Blooming Small pinkish-white flowers in early summer
Leaf Color Light green to grey-green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Adaptable to various soils including clay and sand; requires good drainage for best results

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Watering

Water regularly until established, then drought tolerant. Reduce watering during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Thrives in full sun but tolerates partial shade; hardy shrub requiring seasonal dormancy

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Fertilization

Apply slow-release fertilizer once a year in spring to encourage growth and berry production.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering or in late winter; remove dead wood and thin out old canes.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
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Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 6 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
-40° – 95°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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