Symphoricarpos occidentalis
Common Name: Wolfberry
Wolfberry, also known as Western Snowberry, is a suckering shrub reaching 1 to 4 feet tall, often found in prairies, woodland edges, and open hillsides throughout Minnesota. It produces small pink bell-shaped flowers in summer, followed by waxy white berries in fall. Its dense growth habit provides excellent cover for wildlife, and the berries are an important late-season food source for birds. It is a durable and useful plant for dry prairies, hedgerows, and erosion-prone areas.
