Common Snowberry
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Native to: Eastern North America, Interior North America, Western North America
Eco benefits: erosion control
Natural habitat: waters edge, inner forests, hillsides & uplands, rocky slopes, floodplains
Shapes: round, clump, upright
Height: 3-6ft
width: 3-6ft
Unique attractions: fruit, winter interest
Tolerances: soil compaction
Common uses: landscaping, naturalized plantings
Light: full sun, partial shade, full shade
Soil: tolerates wet feet, ph adaptable, dry, wet
Common Snowberry is a dense rounded shrub, widespread across North America. It forms dense thickets via rhizomes in a variety of habitats including rocky slopes, floodplains, rivers edge, and other riparian areas. In early summer racemes of pink flowers give way to plump white berries (poisonous to humans). Common Snowberry also tolerates a variety of light conditions can be planted as an ornamental as well as a naturalized erosion control.
