Species: Symphoricarpos albus

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet

Height: 3-6'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: dense rounded habit

Ornamental Other: Small bell shaped rose-pink and white flowers that mature into large white “marshmallow-like” fruits

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: Any

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No serious pest or disease problems. Anthracnose, leaf spot, powdery mildew, rust, berry rot, and spider mites may occur.

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to northern North America, many closely related species and varieties in Europe, Asia and North America

Native Range Map