Symphoricarpos mollis
Creeping Snowberry
Description
The tiny snow white berries of this native shrub appear in late summer, as the soft pink bell shaped flowers fade. Fruit is edible, but tastes a bit like bath soap, and is appreciated more by birds than people.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
White
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
English Cottage, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Park, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.