Common Snowberry vs Round Leaf Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Common Snowberry vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Crataegus chrysocarpa (Crataegus rotundifolia)

Symphoricarpos albus

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Round Leaf Hawthorn
Common Snowberry

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 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.

Round Leaf Hawthorn Quick Facts

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Toxicity: berries toxic to humans
Foliage: round, serrated
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Flowers: showy white
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Fruit: small red berries
Berries: white waxy berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NT
Other Names: common snowberry