Symphoricarpos albus
Snowberry
Common names: Knallerbse
Photo: Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source
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Description
The Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a hardy hedge shrub that produces subtle pink flowers from June to August and impressively white, waxy berries in autumn and winter. It spreads densely through runners, making it suitable as a groundcover under trees or as a loose wild hedge. The berries are mildly toxic; keep them out of reach of children and pets, though accidental ingestion usually causes only mild symptoms. Birds readily eat the fruits and disperse the seeds.
Care instructions
Snowberry is tolerant of both sunny and partially shaded sites, even under light canopy. A well-drained, moderately fertile soil is sufficient; avoid waterlogging. Because it spreads aggressively via runners, consider root pruning or a rhizome barrier to control its spread. Prune the shrub in early spring (late February to mid-March, week 9 to 11) by cutting back heavily to encourage dense growth. Once established, it is winter-hardy and requires minimal care or additional watering.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, humus-rich, lean, dry
Feeding
Light feeder
Pruning
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