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Western Snowberry

Symphoricarpos occidentalis, Caprifoliaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mountain HuckleberryVaccinium membranaceum
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Sawtooth SunflowerHelianthus grosseserratus
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Prairie PhloxPhlox pilosa

Western snowberry forms dense thickets that can crowd out and shade smaller prairie forbs

Long-bracted Wild IndigoBaptisia bracteata

Dense snowberry thickets can suppress legume establishment and may interfere with nitrogen fixation

Uses

Functions

Wildlife FoodErosion ControlWindbreakThicket Formation

Common Questions

What zones does Western Snowberry grow in?

Western Snowberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Western Snowberry?

Good companions for Western Snowberry include Mountain Huckleberry, Sawtooth Sunflower.

Design guilds with Western Snowberry and see companion relationships visually.

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