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    Symphoricarpos oreophilus

    Also Known As

    • Mountain Snowberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 5'-10'

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

    Symphoricarpos oreophilus plant details

    Symphoricarpos oreophilus is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Symphoricarpos oreophilus

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: caprifoliaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Symphoricarpos oreophilus

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Oreophilus is from Greek meaning "mtn-loving" ; that's where this 3-4' shrub makes itself at home, being a dominant (as well as pretty with pairs of tiny white flowers ; puffy white flowers) shrub over large rugged mtn areas. S-P/M-D

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Symphoricarpos oreophilus plant

    How to Grow Symphoricarpos oreophilus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Fruit

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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