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Seeds - Common Snowberry
Seeds - Common Snowberry
Seeds - Common Snowberry
Seeds - Common Snowberry
Seeds - Common Snowberry
Seeds - Common Snowberry
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Seeds - Common Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus

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Catégories: comestible, indigène, médicinale, nectarifère, nouveauté, résiste aux cerfs, vivace,

Aire de répartition indigène: BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NT,

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For successful seedlings,
see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!

Common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a deciduous native shrub that typically reaches between 75 and 100 cm in height. Its flexible branches bear oval, light green leaves, and in early summer, it produces small, pink bell-shaped flowers that are subtle but attractive to pollinators. In the fall, these flowers transform into round, white berries that persist through the winter, adding a touch of colour to the garden.

Ecological roles
Common snowberry plays an important ecological role in North American ecosystems. Its white berries provide a source of winter food for various birds and small mammals, although they are slightly toxic to humans. Its flowers attract pollinators, such as bees, and provide shelter for insects and other small animals, thereby contributing to biodiversity of wooded and riparian areas.

 

Common snowberry seeds require cold stratification to ensure germination. See the cultivation notes below for more details.

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Growing Notes | Seeds - Common Snowberry

Common snowberry is a hardy plant that prefers well-drained soils but adapts to a variety of soil types, including poor soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and tolerates drought conditions once established. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Once planted, common snowberry requires little maintenance and is well-suited for naturalistic gardens, hedgerows, and restoration projects, where it can naturalize and support local wildlife.

Common snowberry seeds require warm stratification followed by cold stratification for germination. Scarification by soaking is also recommended. It is recommended to sow in the fall for natural stratification.

Scarification (optional): Soak the seeds in room-temperature water for 12 hours.

Stratification (warm and cold): Mix the seeds with moist vermiculite in a sealed Ziploc bag. Keep them at room temperature for about 90 days, then refrigerate them for approximately 120 to 180 days.

For best results, sowing in the fall is recommended.

Seeds per packet: 35

Family: Caprifoliaceae

Scientific name: Symphoricarpos albus

Life cycle: Perennial

Hardiness zone: 2a

Soil type: Sandy to clayey

Soil moisture level: Dry to wet

Soil - additional attributes: Well-drained, tolerates poor soils

Light: Sun, partial shade

Blooming: June

Spacing: 100 cm

Height: 75 to 100 cm

Deer resistance: High

Stratification: 120 to 180 days

Scarification: Soaking 12 hours

Germination time:

Sowing depth: 4 mm