Common Snowberry vs Snowball Viburnum - TreeTime.ca

Common Snowberry vs Snowball Viburnum

Symphoricarpos albus

Viburnum opulus roseum

Common Snowberry
Snowball Viburnum

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.

Snowball Viburnum is a popular ornamental shrub with prolific flowering. This plant is prized for its round clusters of white flowers that resemble snowballs, delighting children and adults. In fall, its leaves turn vibrant shades of red.

Snowball Viburnum is sought after as a single accent shrub, but can also make a dense hedge or privacy screen.

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

Snowball Viburnum Quick Facts

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

Toxicity: berries toxic to humans

Fall colour: purplish-red
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Bark: gold to gray
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Flowers: white
Berries: white waxy berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NT
Other Names: common snowberry
Other Names: european cranberrybush, guelder rose, snowball bush, snowball tree