Common Snowberry

An attractive, rounded multi-stemmed bush with arching branches that was once a classic centerpiece in home gardens, this species is rare throughout much of its range in the northeast. Clusters of small, pink, bell-shaped flowers (similar to blueberry flowers) appear near the ends of the branches in June-July, eventually turning to the showy white berries (toxic to humans) that give this plant its common name. Leaves are slightly blueish, making this plant stand out in a garden or a landscape even when it's neither flowering nor fruiting, and it tolerates a wide variety of conditions, including drought, poor soil, deer pressure, erosion, clay, sand, rocky soil, and gravel. Host plant to the beautiful Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis), and a number of other species. Tends to sucker, and can make an excellent border; it takes very well to pruning, and although some plants can reach 6 feet in height, it's quite unusual to see one of these plants taller than about 4 feet. Can make for an excellent addition to rain gardens, but prone to powdery mildew if grown in too much shade or in overly moist conditions.

3-6 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 2b-7b
Woody Shrub

Native Range: VT south to VA, west to NM and CA, north to WA. Native to Canada in BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NL, NB, PE, NS. Considered rare in VT, MA, PA, MD, WV, VA, KY, IL, IA, NE, and UT. Considered extirpated in OH.

Common Snowberry - in a half gallon pot $22.25

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