Snowberry (symphoricarpos albus)

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Bare-rooted trees available only between November and late April. Orders will only be dispatched during this period when the trees are not in active growth.

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40-60cm
£2.77
£1.90
£1.38
£0.95
£0.79
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Growing Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)
  • Hardy, deciduous shrub with striking clusters of white, waxy berries that persist into winter, providing ornamental interest.
  • Attracts pollinators (bees, butterflies) with small pink summer flowers; berries offer winter food for birds.
  • Excellent for wildlife gardens, informal hedges, ground cover, erosion control on slopes or riverbanks, and game bird cover.
  • Highly tolerant of tough conditions: poor/dry soils, deep shade, pollution, drought, and urban environments.
Planting and Care 
  • Best time: November to March for good establishment.
  • Site: Full sun to deep shade; prefers partial shade for best berry production.
  • Soil: Thrives in most types (chalk, clay, loam, sand); moist but well-drained; tolerates poor, dry, or heavy soils.
  • Planting: Dig a wide hole to spread roots; plant at original depth, firm soil, and water thoroughly. For hedges, space 60cm apart.
  • Maintenance: Low-effort once established; prune after flowering (remove one-third of older stems annually) to control size and suckering.
  • Caution: 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.
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