Symphoricarpos Occidentalis
Western Snowberry
Snowberry, a native to North America, is a deciduous shrub with oval leaves. It has small, bell shaped pink flowers followed by white berries. The berries cause irritation in humans but are valuable food for birds. 'Western Snowberry' is native to North America and Canada. It grows in ravines and low spots of Canadian Prairies.
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Western Snowberry
Latin name
Symphoricarpos Occidentalis
type
Shrub
family
Caprifoliaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
1.50 M
1.50 M
Symphoricarpos Occidentalis
Snowberry, a native to North America, is a deciduous shrub with oval leaves. It has small, bell shaped pink flowers followed by white berries. The berries cause irritation in humans but are valuable food for birds. 'Western Snowberry' is native to North America and Canada. It grows in ravines and low spots of Canadian Prairies.
Flowering
From Mid Spring TO Late Spring
Snowberries flower in Spring, with clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers that become white berries in late Summer
Planting in Spring
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Plant in Spring or Autumn, in virtually any type of soil - they aren't fussy. Water well to establish the plant, after which little watering will be required. The vigorous root system of this plant can be useful for stabilising a bank
Planting in Autumn
From Early Autumn TO Mid Autumn
Plant in Spring or Autumn, in virtually any type of soil - they aren't fussy. Water well to establish the plant, after which little watering will be required. The vigorous root system of this plant can be useful for stabilising a bank
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