NATIVE – A durable and hardy small shrub which produces small pink summer flowers and showy white berries in fall and into winter; adaptable to poor conditions, performs well in shade. Tends to sucker, good for filling in a tough spot. Attracts songbirds, small mammals for food, cover and nesting sites
Botanical Name- Symphoricarpos albus Pronunciation- sim-for-ih-KAR-pos AL-bus Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full sun, part sun, shade Soil Preferences- Average, medium moisture, well-drained Current Size- Bloom Color- Pink Bloom Time- Summer Companion Plants- Amsonia tabernaemontana – woodland synergy, partial sun Fauna Attracted- Bees on flowers, fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune in late winter to control shape; water regularly when young. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and encourage fresh growth. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Avoid waterlogged clay by planting slightly high. Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, leaf spot
