Symphoricarpos albus

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Snowberry

This deciduous shrub grows 2′ tall by 3′ wide.

Snowberry is named for its attractive white berries that provide winter food for birds. When planted in the garden, one can expect to attract quail, pheasant and grouse.

Don’t indulge yourself as berries contain an alkaloid making it poisonous to humans.

Good plant choice under oaks and dry shade.   Also, great for erosion control on steep banks with it’s vigorous deep roots.

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Water: Light, Moderate, High

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Birds, Erosion Control

 

Ecological Value

It is an important winter food source for quail, pheasant and grouse. Provides food and cover for a variety of large and small mammals and many types of birds.

Container

2-Gal, 2-Gal-O, 5-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-40-O, TB4-O, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-16, D-16S, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, Stub, StubS, TB4, TP4

Historical Uses

Used by the Costanoan people to make brooms and arrows.

Distribution

Native to California and is also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.

Elevation

Between 0 and 4000 feet

Communities
Habitat

Streambanks and canyons