Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus There's ample reason why nearly every northwest native garden boasts this attractive shrub; it's hardy and fast-growing but not too big, great for pollinators and wildlife, and can thrive nearly anywhere! In spring and early summer, tiny, tubular white-to-pink flowers brightly punctuate branch tips, beckoning both hummingbirds and insect pollinators. True to its name, in winter, the branches droop with showy snow-white berries that are eaten by wildlife as a last resort, thereby providing visual interest in the winter garden. Interestingly, its bluish-green leaves vary widely in size and shape from plant to plant, depending on the local conditions.  Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, medium shrub Size at maturity: 3-6' tall, 6-13' wide Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade, full shade Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil, tolerates seasonally wet and heavy soils Bloom time: May - August (April - June in the Portland Metro area) Growth r