About This Product
Botanical Name: Symphoricarpos albus var. laevigatus
Common Name: Common Snowberry, Waxberry
A deciduous shrub with upright, arching, suckering branches. Grow in thickets for erosion control. Leaves are egg-shaped and bluish-green. Bell-shaped pink flowers bloom in spring and summer. Clusters of pearly white berries form in fall and hang on into winter. Provides food and habitat for birds. Fruit is not palatable for humans. Native to North America, including California.
USDA Zone: Zones 4 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones A3; 1 - 11, 14 - 21
Mature Height: 3 - 6 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 6 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Low, Moderate