Common Snowberry vs Freedom Japanese Elm - TreeTime.ca

Common Snowberry vs Freedom Japanese Elm

Symphoricarpos albus

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Freedom

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Common Snowberry
Freedom Japanese Elm

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.

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Freedom 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. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Freedom Japenses Elm has an open crown.

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

Freedom Japanese Elm Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: white waxy berries
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none



Toxicity: berries toxic to humans

Other Names: common snowberry