{"product_id":"snowberry-symphoricarpos-albua","title":"Snowberry (symphoricarpos albus)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy, deciduous shrub with striking clusters of white, waxy berries that persist into winter, providing ornamental interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts pollinators (bees, butterflies) with small pink summer flowers; berries offer winter food for birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for wildlife gardens, informal hedges, ground cover, erosion control on slopes or riverbanks, and game bird cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of tough conditions: poor\/dry soils, deep shade, pollution, drought, and urban environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting and Care \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest time: November to March for good establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to deep shade; prefers partial shade for best berry production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Thrives in most types (chalk, clay, loam, sand); moist but well-drained; tolerates poor, dry, or heavy soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting: Dig a wide hole to spread roots; plant at original depth, firm soil, and water thoroughly. For hedges, space 60cm apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance: Low-effort once established; prune after flowering (remove one-third of older stems annually) to control size and suckering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaution: Vigorous suckering habit can make it invasive in gardens or woodlands; contain spread by regular removal of suckers; avoid planting near countryside or native habitats. Berries toxic to humans if eaten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"40-60cm","offer_id":58558047125848,"sku":null,"price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2371.jpg?v=1789936619","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/snowberry-symphoricarpos-albua","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}