Symphoricarpos albus 'Constance Spry'
snowberry 'Constance Spry'
A compact, thicket-forming deciduous shrub, with broadly oval to rounded green leaves. Small pink flowers are produced in the upper leaf axils from late spring throughout the summer; these are followed by tight clusters of large white berries that persist into winter. Spreads by suckering
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green Yellow | White | ||
| Winter | White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Symphoricarpos are twiggy deciduous shrubs, sometimes suckering, with small, simple leaves and tiny bell-shaped pink or white flowers, followed by juicy white pink or purple berries
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerates most soils and conditions, tolerant of pollution. Has potential to become a nuisance if suckering is not managed
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn, or by division, transplanting rooted offsets in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or 2 after flowering. When established, prune a third of older stems out annually. Remove suckers in winter
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal leaf spots, powdery mildews, rust diseases, stem galls and honey fungus (rarely)
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