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Common Name: Mountain Snowberry
Scientific Name: Symphoricarpos oreophilus
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Revegitation of Disturbed Sites
~Wildlife Habitat Improvement
~Native LandscapingHeight: 2-5 feet
Colors: White berries
Flowering Season: May to August
Soil Types: Best on medium-fine textures that are well-drained
Tolerances: Moderate Acid & Alkali
Sun or Shade: Full sun, partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 12-15 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 2 lbs per acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 75,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
Stratification Required: Store in freezer and plant in fall to ensure natural stratification
Description
Mountain Snowberry is a deciduous shrub that spreads through its roots and is commonly found throughout much of the mountainous western United States at mid to high elevations. This species of shrub is best adapted to medium to fine texture well-drained soils, and is typically found in a variety of habitats, including pinyon-juniper, mountain brush, aspen-conifer, and sub-alpine zones in trees, as well as on open slopes and ridges. Mountain Snowberry is moderately tolerant to acid and alkali and is known to persist on harsh as well as more productive sites. This species is also known to resprout after wildfire, making it a resilient species.
Mountain Snowberry provides good forage for both wildlife and livestock and serves as an excellent source of cover and food for many species of wildlife. This species is tolerant to fairly heavy grazing, and is often used for revegetation of disturbed sites, wildlife habitat improvement, and native landscaping. With its numerous benefits and adaptability, Mountain Snowberry is a valuable species in many ecosystems throughout the mountainous western United States.
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=SYOR2
Photos by: Andrey Zharkikh and Steve Hurst
