Common Snowberry vs Discovery Japanese Elm - TreeTime.ca

Common Snowberry vs Discovery Japanese Elm

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Discovery

Symphoricarpos albus

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Discovery Japanese Elm
Common Snowberry

Discovery Japanese Elm is great for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to maintain their trees as it doesn't drop many seeds. It has beautiful dark green foliage and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. This elm is similar in shape to the American Elm but is roughly 30% smaller. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Discovery Japenses Elm has symmetrical branching, an upright growth form, and develops a classic vase-like crown.

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.

Discovery Japanese Elm Quick Facts

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: any
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Toxicity: berries toxic to humans
Foliage: dark green
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
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