Common Caragana vs Common Snowberry - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Common Snowberry

Caragana arborescens

Symphoricarpos albus

Common Caragana
Common Snowberry

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

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.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Common Snowberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 1a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Toxicity: berries toxic to humans
Bark: red-brown shredded bark
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: pink to white flowers in spring
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: white waxy berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, NT
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia
Other Names: common snowberry