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Common Snowberry vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Symphoricarpos albus

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

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Common Snowberry
Round Leaf Hawthorn

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.

Note: This difficult to grow species is not regularly scheduled to grow at TreeTime.ca. If there aren't seedlings available for purchase, try purchasing seed from SeedTime.ca and growing your own? Or sign up for a restock notification above.

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.

COMMON SNOWBERRY QUICK FACTS

ROUND LEAF HAWTHORN QUICK FACTS

Zone: 1a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Berries: white waxy berries
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Flowers: showy white
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: berries toxic to humans


Other Names: common snowberry