Snowberry

Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus)

Size: 4′ tall and 3′ spread

Flowering: June

Fruiting: mid-late August

Birds: late-fall and early winter migrants including grouse, kingbirds, flycatchers, towhees, and purple finches

Snowberry is closely related to Indian currant, or coralberry, but produces white fruits rather than red. The fruit is generally not held into winter, and is not as sought after by birds that is coralberry. Nonetheless, with its white fruits and preference to dry habitats can help add to the diversity of what is offered in your yard. Snowberry can tolerate full sun to full shade, and will grow in sandy soils as well as be able to withstand seasonal flooding.