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Symphoricarpos oreophilus

Mountain Snowberry

In Stock: 1.194 lb (Total:1.194lb)
  • Symphoricarpos oreophilus

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1.19 lb

Details

Germination:
93%
Germination test:
TZ
Purity:
99%
Seeds per lb:
58,762
Quantity:
1.19 lb
Collected in:
Utah
Crop year:
2024
Min. hardiness zone:
4
Item ID:
1835244

Growing Info

Scarification
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours
Stratification
Stratification: warm stratify for 60 days, cold stratify for 180 days
Germination
Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Discover the versatile Symphoricarpos oreophilus, commonly known as Mountain Snowberry, a resilient, deciduous shrub captivating the landscapes of western North America from British Columbia to northern Mexico. This member of the Caprifoliaceae family thrives in diverse habitats including the majestic Cascades, Sierra Nevada, and Rocky Mountains. Its adaptability allows it to grow erect, spreading, or trailing, reaching heights between 1-5 ft, depending on conditions. The shrub produces clusters of distinctive white drupes, each bearing two nutlet seeds, contributing to its botanical allure.

Mountain Snowberry boasts an impressive reproductive strategy, spreading through rhizomes, layering, and seeds. It frequently dominates ecosystems like sagebrush and serves as a critical indicator species in habitats beneath canopies of Douglas-fir, White Fir, and Ponderosa Pine, among others. Found in open terrains or forest canopy breaks, it is a vital food source for wildlife, drawing deer, elk, and livestock to its foliage, while birds such as the yellow-billed magpie enjoy its fruits. Experience the natural charm of Mountain Snowberry, a shrub that enlivens pinyon-juniper woodlands and provides sanctuary for small mammals and birds.

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