Snowberry Bush
Symphoricarpos albus
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
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Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Native, Flowering, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, Clay Tolerant, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Hedge/Screen, and Attracts pollinators
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateModerate
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Summer, Late Summer
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 3-7
Pretty pink blooms and plump white berries, the radiant native Snowberry Bush (Symphoricarpos albus) will delight you in the spring, summer, and fall! Featuring a low, spreading accent shrub that's perfect for covering the ground and forming naturalized groups, colonies, and thickets that birds and wildlife to take shelter in!
Spring begins as clusters of darling bell-shaped blossoms in ranges of pink to light pink to white. These dainty flowers attract Hummingbirds and a plethora of native bees and other pollinators.
Also known as, the Waxberry and White Coralberry and Ice Apple because the fruit forms plump, frosty-white fruits that persist through late summer until autumn! Snip a few stems for your bouquets and brides love these quirky bouquet additions!
The rounded dark green foliage forms along the slender arching stems, arranged in opposite pairs, creating a unique landscape appearance! These natives are rambling, spreading groundcovers or mounding low shrubs are a huge boon for berry-eating birds!
Planting and Application:
Common Snowberry, or Native Snowberry bushes are great for creating thickets that naturalize gradually in both sun and some lightly shaded locations of the landscape! Add airy branching and foliage, plus ornamental white fall berries into your mixed shrub borders, bird-friendly groupings, and naturalized, native plantings without the work or fuss!
The white clusters of berries stand out in the landscape through fall and winter, at least until the birds find them! The blooms make these suitable for Pollinator Gardens, while their moisture-loving roots make them fantastic in Rain Gardens.
Its dense, twiggy growth makes a welcoming habitat for ground-dwelling birds and other small animals. The root systems are perfect for erosion control, steep hillsides, and slopes, or as naturalized borders and low hedges!
- Cute Pinkish Bell-Shaped Spring Flowers
- Airy Branching & Rounded Neatly Arranged Blue-Green Leaves
- Late Summer to Fall Display of Fat White Berries
- Pollinator & Bird-Friendly Native Shrubs
- Low Hedges, Backdrops, Groupings & Naturalized Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Snowberry Bushes tolerate a wide range of sun and shade conditions, as well as poor soil and neglect. Once established, they even handle moist to occasionally soggy soil and urban conditions! These hardy natives are truly adaptable plants! Appreciating a 3-4 inch layer of mulch over their soil surfaces, established Snowberry are wonderfully easy to grow and only need supplemental moisture during drought and the summer months.
Prune these shrubs in the early spring before new growth emerges. Alternately, you can renewal prune every 3-5 years and only prune out the oldest, least productive branching, leaving newer more vigorously growing stems in place.
- Full Sun & Partial/Afternoon Shade & Full Shade
- Widely Adaptable - Tolerant of Infertile Soil & Neglect
- Mulch Well in Drier & Hotter Climates
- Pruning Before New Growth Shows in Spring
- Very Tolerant & Easy to Grow
Plump berries and an easy-going nature, the native Snowberry bush will delight you and your pollinators! Order yours today at Nature Hills and support your local ecosystem by planting hardy native plants in your landscape!
