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Symphoricarpos Species, Western Snowberry, Wolfberry

Symphoricarposoccidentalis

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Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Symphoricarpos (sim-for-ee-KAR-poss)

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Species

occidentalis (ok-sih-den-TAY-liss)

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Synonym

Symphoria occidentalis

Symphoricarpos heyeri

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Symphoricarpos Species, Western Snowberry, Wolfberry

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