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Snowberry.
Symphoricarpos albus
Prononciation sim-for-ih-KAR-pos AL-bus
Aussi appelée 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.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Deciduous shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 6 feet
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
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.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply once a week during the first year, then only during dry spells.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once in early spring as new growth begins.
- Taille
- Trim back dead or crossing branches in late winter while the plant is dormant.
- Rempotage
- If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to refresh the soil.
- Sol
- Loamy, moist, well drained soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- The berries are considered toxic to cats and dogs if ingested in large quantities.
Comment l'identifier
- Opposite, oval shaped green leaves
- Small, bell shaped pink flowers
- Clusters of round, white waxy berries
- Slender, arching woody stems
Science
- Famille
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genre
- Symphoricarpos
- Ordre
- Dipsacales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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