Symphoricarpos mollis

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Spreading Snowberry

 
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Information by: GardenSoft        Photographer: GardenSoft & Ken Gillilan

 

Description

Spreading Snowberry is a California Native Shrub whose stems arch up from the soil in clusters, and support pink flowers followed by white berries in the Spring. Underground stems creep along the pop up to give the plant a ground cover quality. It is d

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

White

 

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Messy

Design Styles

Meadow, Spanish, Water Garden, Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Raised Planter

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.