Species snowberry Guide

snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Minimum

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Greenwood Cuttings

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Flowers:

Pink Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Soil:

Sandy Clay Rocky

Fruits:

red,pink,white Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Easy

watering

Snowberry plants should be watered deeply and regularly, but avoid overwatering. Generally, it's best to wait until the soil feels dry to the touch before watering. Water thoroughly, allowing the water to penetrate 6-8 inches into the soil. Water every 7-10 days during the spring and summer months, and every 10-14 days during the fall and winter. During periods of extreme temperatures and drought, water more often, every 5-7 days in the spring and summer, and every 7-10 days in the fall and winter.

sunlight

Snowberry plants (Symphoricarpos albus) prefer partial to full sunlight and when grown outdoors, they should receive at least 6 hours of good quality sunlight each day. They can also tolerate some shade, but do not perform well in complete shade. When grown in containers indoors, it may be difficult to provide enough bright sunlight, and supplemental lighting may be needed. They may still do well in lower light, but supplementing with a grow light may be necessary to promote normal growth and flowering.

pruning

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) should be pruned right after the blooms start to fade, usually in late summer. To promote dense growth, remove the older canes at the ground and keep the 3 or 4 strongest and healthiest canes. Trim branches with dead or diseased leaves, and cut down about 1-third of the remaining canes. When pruning, don’t cut large branches to less than 1-half of their total length but instead stagger the cuts. Pruning can be done annually or every other year to help promote flowering.