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Snowberry.
Symphoricarpos albus
Pronunciación sim-for-ih-KAR-pos AL-bus
También se conoce como Common Snowberry
The snowberry is a lovely deciduous shrub known for its clusters of bright white, waxy berries that persist into winter. It is a hardy native plant that provides excellent cover for birds and small wildlife. You will love how its delicate pink flowers transition into those iconic snowy fruits.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Deciduous shrub
- Luz
- Full sun to partial shade
- Luz en interior
- Luz indirecta brillante
- Riego
- Cada 7 a 14 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 3 to 6 feet
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Medio
Cuidados
Plant this shrub in well draining soil and provide consistent moisture while it gets established. Keep an eye out for powdery mildew on the leaves during humid spells. Prune back older stems occasionally to encourage fresh, vigorous growth.
- Riego
- Water deeply once a week during the first year, then only during dry spells.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once in early spring as new growth begins.
- Poda
- Trim back dead or crossing branches in late winter while the plant is dormant.
- Trasplante
- If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to refresh the soil.
- Suelo
- Loamy, moist, well drained soil
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.5
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- The berries are considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested in large quantities.
Cómo identificarla
- Opposite, oval shaped green leaves
- Small, bell shaped pink flowers
- Clusters of round, white waxy berries
- Slender, arching woody stems
Ciencia
- Familia
- Caprifoliaceae
- Género
- Symphoricarpos
- Orden
- Dipsacales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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