snowberry

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.

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.

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.