Symphoricarpos mollis

Creeping Snowberry

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Taxonomy

Common Names

Creeping SnowberryTrailing Snowberry

Context

nativeRegion

Western North America, especially California and Oregon.

usdaZones

5-8

companionPlants

Ribes species, Ceanothus, Arctostaphylos

culturalUses

Valued for native plant landscaping, erosion control, and as wildlife habitat for birds and pollinators.

Care

LightPrefers full sun to partial shade.

WateringDrought-tolerant; water moderately until established, then only occasional deep watering.

SoilThrives in well-drained soils; tolerates a range from sandy to clay.

FertilizerGenerally does not require fertilization; light compost in spring can be beneficial.

HumidityAdaptable to dry conditions; does not require high humidity.

TemperatureHardy; tolerates a range of temperatures found in its native coastal environments.

HabitLow-growing, spreading deciduous shrub.

Mature SizeTypically 1-2 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide.

Growth RateModerate growth rate.

BloomingProduces small pink to white flowers in late spring to early summer.

DormancyDeciduous; loses leaves in winter.

MethodsSeed, Softwood cuttings, Division of suckers

DifficultyEasy to moderate.

Best SeasonLate winter to early spring for cuttings; fall for seeds.

PruningOccasional pruning to manage spread or shape.

RepottingRarely needed; typically grown in-ground.

Pests & DiseasesGenerally pest- and disease-resistant.

ToxicityBerries are mildly toxic if ingested; not typically dangerous but can cause gastrointestinal upset.

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