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Snowberry

Tagged as: Plants for Shady Sites, native, not favored by deer

Botanical NameSymphoricarpos albus*
Common Name: Snowberry

Updated 12/2012

 

Snowberry at The Morton Arboretum

Snowberry at The Morton Arboretum

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Height:  3-6'  Spread:  3-6'  Habit/Form:  Rounded to broad rounded, suckering  Growth Rate: Fast  Zone:  3-7

Cultural Requirements:  Ful sun to part shade; moist, well drained soils; will tolerate some dyrness and alkaline sites.

Ornamental Characteristics:  Small spikes of pink flowers; white berries persisting into early winter.

Uses in the Landscape:  massing or naturalizing



* Native to Midwest

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