Symphoricarpos albus
Common Name: Snowberry
Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub growing 1 to 3 feet tall, common in open woods, thickets, and rocky slopes across Minnesota. It features small pinkish-white flowers in early summer followed by distinctive white berries that persist into winter, providing food for birds. Though mildly toxic to humans, the berries add winter interest. Snowberry is well-suited to erosion control on slopes, woodland edges, and restoration plantings due to its dense, spreading growth and adaptability to different soils.
