The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Symphoricarpos chenaultii, or snowberry, is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
snowberry
Symphoricarpos chenaultii
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos chenaultii) is a deciduous perennial shrub native to the central United States. Its arching stems with soft, gray-green foliage spread outward to form a mounded, dense presence. Of the many species of Symphoricarpos, Chenaultii is known for its bright pink flowers that turn into clusters of white berries in autumn. This low maintenance shrub is often used for nesting cover and food for wildlife and for erosion control in landscapes. It tolerates most soil types and drought conditions; and it's easy to prune and maintain. Snowberry is an excellent choice to provide a canvas for a wide variety of other native plants.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7
Flowers:
Pink Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Fruits:
red,pink,white Fruits Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Snowberry plants should be watered deeply, but infrequently. During the spring and summer months, when active growth is occurring, provide water to the plant when the soil is dry about an inch below the surface, which is typically around once per week. During the fall and winter, water as needed but make sure that the soil is not too wet. This can usually be done once every two to three weeks. Pay attention to the weather, however, and give extra water when there has been prolonged dry or hot weather.
sunlight
Snowberry (Symphoricarpos chenaultii) should be grown in a spot that gets full sun to partial shade with approximately 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. It is tolerant of a wide range of light levels. However, too much sun can cause sun scald which will damage its leaves and fruits. Snowberry also needs well-drained soil and appreciates light, infrequent watering during extended dry periods.
pruning
Snowberry should be pruned in late winter, when it is dormant. This will help promote strong and healthy growth during the following growing season. Pruning during this time period helps keep the plant in control and encourages vigorous growth. Pruning should be done moderately, removing up to one third of the oldest stems at a time. Make sure that some stems at least a couple of years old remain as new stems can lack vigor and produce little in the way of fruit.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Snowberry typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Snowberry typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Symphoricarpos chenaultii, or snowberry, is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
