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Symphoricarpos Species, Mountain Snowberry, Roundleaf Snowberry

Symphoricarposrotundifolius

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Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Symphoricarpos (sim-for-ee-KAR-poss)
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Species
rotundifolius (ro-tun-dih-FOH-lee-us)
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Synonym
Symphoricarpos montanus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is fire-retardant
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Spring Creek, Nevada

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2009 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Roundleaf snowberry (Symphoricarpos rotundifolius) is native to Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, New M...Read More

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