Common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus)
Common snowberry, also known as Snowberry bush
Red Osier Dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a deciduous shrub known for its vibrant red stems. It flourishes in floodplains and woodlands across Canada and the United States. This shrub plays a crucial role in preventing soil erosion and supports local ecosystems by providing food for wildlife such as deer, bears, and longhorn sheep. Additionally, Red Osier Dogwood is often used in landscaping for its aesthetic appeal.
Key Facts About Common snowberry
Attributes of Common snowberry
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m to 2 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.8 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
6 mm
Flower Color
Pink White
Scientific Classification of Common snowberry
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Dipsacales
Family
Honeysuckle
Genus
Snowberry
Species
Common snowberry
Toxicity
Ingestion