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Common Snowberry vs Killarney Raspberry
Symphoricarpos albus
Rubus x Killarney
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON - MIGHT RETURN
(new stock expected: fall of 2027)
COMING SOON
(new stock expected: fall of 2026)
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.
Killarney Raspberry is extremely robust, with some of the best cold and disease resistance available. This could be due, in part, to it being bred in Manitoba.
It is also known for its good flavor and for being firmer than other varieties, which lends to its use in processing like pies, jams, and jellies or for U-Picks.
Killarney Raspberry is a floricane-fruiting variety, meaning it primarily produces fruit on second-year canes (previous season’s new growth). They are also referred to as summer-bearing. In late winter or early spring, cut back all spent floricanes, leaving only last season's canes.
Raspberries are self-fertile, meaning they do not require cross-pollination from another variety to produce fruit.
Common Snowberry Quick Facts
Killarney Raspberry Quick Facts
Toxicity: berries toxic to humans

