Symphoricarpos albus
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Symphoricarpos albus
Also known as:
Snowberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-7
Soil Moisture:
Permeable, Moist
Permeable, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Shadow, Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
The fruits can be eaten raw, but they have a mild taste and are best when cooked. They have a diameter of about 15 mm and can be toxic if a large amount is consumed.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana provides nitrogen fixation, improving soil fertility for Symphoricarpos albus. |
|
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry |
Amelanchier alnifolia offers a diverse habitat and attracts beneficial insects, which can help in pollination for Symphoricarpos albus. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Prunus domestica can provide shade and improve microclimate around Symphoricarpos albus, aiding its growth. |
|
Ziziphus jujuba Jujube |
Ziziphus jujuba attracts pollinators and other beneficial insects, enhancing cross-pollination for nearby plants including Symphoricarpos albus. |
|
Amelanchier spicata Low serviceberry |
Cornus sericea can help prevent soil erosion and enhance soil structure, benefiting Symphoricarpos albus. |