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Canyon Snowberry is recognized variety of Symphoricarpos albus. For garden purposes, the two are virtually identical. It is a native shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California, along the coast, in the coastal mountain ranges, and in the Sierra foothills. It tends to grow in woods, streambanks and north-facing slopes, at elevations from 0-4000 feet.
It is a beautiful plant with lovely white berries in autumn and a great plant for wildlife gardens. It attracts many birds including hummingbirds, butterflies and many other pollinators. Easy to grow in landscaping applications, and tolerates many different soil types and sun conditions. Prefers relatively moist soils --- best to plant near a stream, seep or irrigated area. See listing for Symphoricarpos albus for additional information.
Shrub
4 - 6 ft Tall
8 - 12 ft Wide
Mounding, Spreading
Moderate
Winter Deciduous
Red, Pink, White
Summer, Spring
Bank stabilization, Groundcover, Hedge
Partial Shade, Deep Shade
Low
Keep moist
Easy
Tolerates cold to 0 - 5° F
Fast, Medium, Slow
Adaptable.
Soil PH: 6.0 - 8.0
4*, 6*, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Woods, streambanks, north-facing slopes
Foothill Woodland, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Yellow Pine Forest
Big Leaf Maple (Acer macrophyllum), Creek Dogwood (Cornus sericea), Brook Foam (Boykinia occidentalis), Cream Bush (Holodiscus discolor), Twinberry (Lonicera involucrata), Western Azalea (Rhododendron occidentale), Giant Chain Fern (Woodwardia fimbriata)
Butterflies and moths supported
0 confirmed and 27 likely
Six-plume Moth
Alucita montana
Yellow-Headed Cutworm Moth
Apamea amputatrix
Orange Tortrix Moth
Argyrotaenia franciscana