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Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus

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Common names

46 names · 36 languages
EnglishYour language
+2 more namesShow fewer names
  • Upright Snowberry[1]
  • White Snowberry[1]
Other languages (35)
Dutch
French
  • Symphorine
  • Symphorine blanche[3][4]
Arabic
  • حب الثلج الأبيض[4]
  • حب الثلج الشائع[4]
Belarusian
  • Снежнаягаднік белы[4]
Bulgarian
  • Бял снежноплодник[4]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Croatian
  • Bijeli biserak[4]
Czech
  • pámelník bílý[4]
Danish
  • almindelig snebær[4]
Downriver Halkomelem
  • pəpq̓əyasəɬp[4]
Estonian
  • harilik lumimari[4]
  • lumimari[4]
Finnish
  • amerikanlumimarja[4]
German
Hungarian
  • Fehér hóbogyó[4]
Irish
  • Póirín sneachta[4]
Italian
Japanese
  • セッコウボク[4]
  • 雪晃木[4]
Klallam
  • snúʔnəkʷ sčayíqʷɬ[4]
Latvian
  • Strauta sniegoga[4]
Lithuanian
  • Baltauogė meškytė[4]
Navajo
Norwegian
Polish
  • Śnieguliczka biała[4]
Romanian
  • Hurmuz alb[4]
Russian
  • Снежноягодник белый[4]
Secwepemc
  • t̓elcwécwtkwllp[4]
Slovak
  • imelovník biely[4]
Spanish
Squamish
  • ts’ex̱wts’x̱wáy̓[4]
Swedish
Turkish
  • İnci Çalısı[4]
Ukrainian
  • Білоягідник звичайний[4]
Upriver Halkomelem
  • p’up’q’iyasulhp[4]
Welsh
Sources & name notes (4)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Symphoricarpos albus — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Snowberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Common Snowberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Upright Snowberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • White Snowberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Symphoricarpos albus.
[2] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • snowberry — Page 5, column 1, row top 172 pt; common-name cell after Symphoricarpos albus.; Symphoricarpos albus.
[3] Symphoricarpos albus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • sneeuwbes — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Gewone sneeuwbes — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Common Snowberry — results[0].names[0]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Knallerbsenstrauch — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Schneebeere — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Snowberry Bush — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Perlita blanca — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Symphorine blanche — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Lacrime d'Italia — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
[4] Symphoricarpos albus — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • sneeuwbes — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Gewone sneeuwbes — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Common Snowberry — results[0].names[0]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Knallerbsenstrauch — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Schneebeere — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Snowberry Bush — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Perlita blanca — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Symphorine blanche — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Lacrime d'Italia — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Snöbär — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • pámelník bílý — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • harilik lumimari — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Снежноягодник белый — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Śnieguliczka biała — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • snøbær — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Бял снежноплодник — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Baltauogė meškytė — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • amerikanlumimarja — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • セッコウボク — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • almindelig snebær — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • 雪晃木 — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • lumimari — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Didzé — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • حب الثلج الأبيض — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Снежнаягаднік белы — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • حب الثلج الشائع — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Fehér hóbogyó — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Strauta sniegoga — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • snúʔnəkʷ sčayíqʷɬ — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Hurmuz alb — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • imelovník biely — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Білоягідник звичайний — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Póirín sneachta — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • 白雪果 — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • 白雪果 — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Llus Eira — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • Bijeli biserak — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • İnci Çalısı — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • ts’ex̱wts’x̱wáy̓ — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • pəpq̓əyasəɬp — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • p’up’q’iyasulhp — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
  • t̓elcwécwtkwllp — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 48523; Symphoricarpos albus.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Botanical family
Caprifoliaceae

The complete-name usages checked in Catalogue of Life agree on this family; authorship and accepted-name identity remain unresolved.

Sources [1]
Taxonomy
NC State Extension publishes a profile under Symphoricarpos albus.

Profile-name match; no accepted-name status is asserted.

Sources [2]
Mature height
0.91–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.91–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Arching; Rounded

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry; Occasionally Wet

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Symphoricarpos albus in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3]
Native range
N. America to Mexico (Baja California).

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
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Structure

Vegetation layer
Shrub
Size
Small
Dimensions
3.00 m high × 2.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
3-7
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Shade, Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Fruit
Edibility
1 out of 5
Medicinal value
2 out of 5

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.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Symphoricarpos albus — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 3762508; ID 99TB4; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Symphoricarpos albus — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: TaxonomyMature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Main botanical heading (h1)
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 5, column 1, entry Symphoricarpos albus (top 172 pt)

    Source checked on .

  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Symphoricarpos albus — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 221285; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 954708, 954709, 954710, 954711, 954712, 954713, 954714, 954716, 954717, 954718, 954719, 954720, 954721, 954722, 954723, 954724, 954725, 954726, 954727, 954728, 954729, 954730, 954731, 954732, 954733, 954734, 954735, 954736, 954737, 954738, 954739, 954740, 954741, 954742, 954743, 954744, 954745, 954746, 954747, 954748, 954749, 954750, 954751, 954752, 954753, 954754, 954755, 954756

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.