Snowberry - Symphoricarpos albus

Snowberry - Symphoricarpos albusScientific Name Symphoricarpos albus Plant Description This shrub grows in moist soil and full to part sun, and blooms in summer. Grows up to 3 6'. This plant is toxic, do not consume berries, but has medicinal properties. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and mammals. Great in as a hedge, grown for winter interest and winter berries for birds. Deer resistant. Host plant for the Snowberry hummingbird and Clearwing moth. Attracts parasitic wasps.

The focus of my foraging workshops is how to harvest ethically

when to use different mediums

The vines can grow up to 10' and will die back to the ground in winter

you will be notified at least 24 hrs in advance

and medicinal qualities

2026 9:30 to 11:30 a

that carry water and food throughout the plant

Date: Wednesday

Plant Description - Late summer flowers that grow in moist to dry soil and full to part sun

Refer to Bare Root Tree Planting Instructions

Bob Gordon cultivar - Sambucus canadensis -  The berry clusters hang decumbently which may discourage some species of birds

Tools needed