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The Snowberry is a strong growing deciduous shrub which can form dense thickets especially in hedgerows. The leaves are elliptical and up to 8cm long. Tiny pink flowers appear in the early summer followed by snowberries in the autumn that look like glistening white marbles on the branches. Is happy to be left alone or it can be trimmed/pruned heavily if necessary. Tough and tolerant. Poisonous if ingested
Symphoricarpus alba
Common name: Snowberry
Native: Western North America.
Provenance: UK
Size and spread (10 years): 3m x 2m
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 39 weeks stratification.
Seeds / kg: c. 127,000 ; 90% viable
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Most soils.
Planting instructions: Sun or light shade
Mature height: 3m x 2m
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| Weight | 5.00 g |
|---|---|
| Genus | Symphoricarpus |
| Size | 5gm seed pack (600 seeds approx.), Mini seed pack (approx 25 seeds) |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Flowering Month | May, June |
| Colour | pink |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life Cycle | shrub |
| Evergreen | deciduous |
| Interest | flowers, fruit |
| Requires | part shade, sun |
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