Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii (snowberry)

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii leaves

Leaf type: Ovate
Phyllotaxis: Opposite

Leaf (upper side)

leaves Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii leaf

Habitus & biology

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii is a deciduous shrub with overhanging shoots and grows up to 1.5 metres tall and wide, depending on the location and variety.

The egg-shaped or oval leaves are about one centimetre long. The berries can be light pink, dark pink or white-pink in colour.

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii habitus spring
Habitus of Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii in spring (May).
Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii habitus fall
Habitus of Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii in fall (October).

Distribution & habitates

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii does not occur naturally and is used as a low hedge and for planting on slopes and embankments.

Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii berries
The berries of Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii are slightly poisonous.

Botany

The snowberry (Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii) is a cross between the common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) and the Chenault coralberry (Symphoricarpos × chenaultii). It belongs to the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae).