Also called Palmer's Snowberry, Utah Snowberry, Coralberry, Mountain Snowberry, Roundleaf Snowberry
Round Leaved Snowberry is an erect, branching North American shrub in the honeysuckle family, growing up to about 1.5 m tall, grown for its white berries and tough, adaptable habit. It is best suited to a sunny or lightly shaded spot in well-drained soil in cool, dry to moderate climates.
Family
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)
Grows as
Shrub
Light
Full sun, Part shade
Water
Water young plants regularly until established, then water deeply but infrequently, letting the soil dry between waterings.
Soil
Well-drained soil, tolerant of poor, dry or rocky ground.
Temperature
Hardy in cold winters; protect young plants from extreme heat and drought.
How easy
Easy
Safety
Toxic: The white berries are generally considered mildly toxic if eaten in quantity, and may cause stomach upset.
About
Symphoricarpos vaccinioides (Roundleaf Snowberry) is a North American species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family. It had been found in western Canada (British Columbia) and in the western United States (Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado).
Symphoricarpos vaccinioides is an erect branching shrub sometimes as much as 150 cm (5 feet) tall,. Leaves are up to 2 cm (0.8 inch) long, dark green on the upper surface but lighter green underneath. It has pink, bell-shaped flowers and white fruits.
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