Symphoricarpos albus
Snowberry, Coralberry, Common snowberry, Wax berry
Also known as Symphoricarpos racemosus
- Height × spread
- 1m × 2m
- Position
- All conditions
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Flowers
- Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This is an attractive low growing shrub which has slender branches. The leaves are broadly oval and rounded. The flowers are pale pink bells, scarcely noticeable. It has shiny white berries in small clusters that are very noticeable, appearing from late summer and going well into autumn. Shrub suckers and forms a spreading mound. It can make a useful low hedge, perhaps to divide areas within a garden. Some rate it as a good ornamental and offer it a more prominent position in the garden and it repays good conditions and careful pruning to display the arching, fruit-festooned branches. Others shove it into one of the arid difficult corners of the garden where it languishes somewhat but still endeavours to make a contribution.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Autumn foliage
- Yellow-pale
- Fruit colour
- White
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 1m
- Spread
- 2m
- Spread in 10 years
- 1.5m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Flowers in
- Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Prairie garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- All conditions
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Dry and shady soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Colder than -20C (RHS H7)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Hedge, Structural, Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction, Bird attraction
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
Hedges · Planting
Suitable for small hedges
This is suitable for a small hedge to use within a garden. It can divide areas while allowing a clear view over its top.
Hedges · Planting
Suitable for shade
This is a good hedge for a shady position.
Found in
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