Snowberry

Symphoricarpos albus

Characteristics

• Finely branched shrub up to 6’

• Leaves usually small(1”), but can be bigger

• Entire margins on opposite leaves

• Pinkish-white flowers

• Round white waxy berries

• Twigs with hollow pith

• Bark tends to exfoliate

Ecology

• Found throughout basin on hillsides, canyons, riparian areas and forests

• Important food of birds(Berries)

• Grouse key on this plant

• Deer and elk eat foliage