Common Snowberry vs Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) - TreeTime.ca

Common Snowberry vs Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)

Syringa pubescens ssp. patula

Symphoricarpos albus

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Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac)
Common Snowberry

Manchurian Lilac (aka Korean Lilac) is a medium-sized shrub that features fragrant clusters of pale purple flowers in late spring.

Manchurian Lilac is less affected by disease than other lilacs and will create a beautiful border, hedge, or privacy screen. If you are looking for a lilac for your shelterbelt, consider Common Purple Lilac or Villosa Lilac first.

Common Snowberry is a small deciduous shrub with characteristic white to pink flowers and clusters of white fruit.

This North American native species is very adaptable, and can be used for erosion control in riparian and restoration areas. Snowberry's fruit attracts wildlife, and livestock can consume the berries without issue.

Manchurian Lilac (Korean Lilac) Quick Facts

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Toxicity: berries toxic to humans
Fall colour: red and purple
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Flowers: pale purple
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Berries: red-pink berries
Berries: white waxy berries
Harvest: mid July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: korean lilac
Other Names: common snowberry