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Snowberry, scientifically known as Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus, is a deciduous subshrub or shrub native to the northern and western United States, including Alaska and California. Snowberry (Latin: Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Snowberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Snowberry is a member native to ASK, BRC, CAL, CNT, DEL, and WDC. Snowberry thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Snowberry grows best in USDA zone 3-7, full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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