The name “Snowberry” comes from its clusters of round, white berries that persist into winter, resembling little snowballs.
Very hardy and drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent low-maintenance shrub.
Berries provide winter food for birds like grouse and waxwings, though they are toxic to humans if eaten in quantity.
Dense growth offers nesting habitat for songbirds.
Used historically by indigenous people for medicinal purposes and occasionally for crafting.
Adds year-round interest—green foliage in summer, white berries in fall/winter.
The name “Snowberry” comes from its clusters of round, white berries that persist into winter, resembling little snowballs.
Very hardy and drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent low-maintenance shrub.
Berries provide winter food for birds like grouse and waxwings, though they are toxic to humans if eaten in quantity.
Dense growth offers nesting habitat for songbirds.
Used historically by indigenous people for medicinal purposes and occasionally for crafting.
Adds year-round interest—green foliage in summer, white berries in fall/winter.
Bloom: early to mid-summer
Habitats: sandstone bluffs along a river; slopes of a wooded dolomite ravine along a stream
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic to dry
Plant type (height): shrub (3 to 6 feet)
Requirements: full sun to light shade
Soil: clay; loam; rocky material
