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common snowberry
Symphoricarpos albus


Fort Collins

Dimensions
Height: 1.0 ft. to 3.0 ft.
Spread: 1.0 ft. to 2.0 ft.
Growth Form
Shrub
Program Association
Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses
Grassland Birds, Large Mammals, Pollinators/ Invertebrates, Riparian Birds, Shrubland Birds, Small Mammals, Woodland Birds
Sun Requirements
Full Sun, Part Sun, Shade
Water Requirements
Low
Plant Community
Foothills, Mountains
Season of Bloom
June, July
Flower Color
Pink Shades, White Shades
Leaf Color
Blue Shades, Green Shades
Aggressiveness
Not aggressive
Design Considerations
Attractive Foliage, Small Spaces, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations
No City Data
Duration
Perennial
Natural Landscape Position
Fort Collins Model
1, 2
Soil Type
Variable, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

The genus Symphoricarpos is an important food source for bumblebees.