Creeping Snowberry | Symphoricarpos mollis - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Creeping Snowberry | Symphoricarpos mollis

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A low growing understory plant with bluish-green oval to round irregular leaves. Bright to dull pink flowers from May to July; fruits persist through winter, making it an important resource for birds and wildlife.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Riparian Forests, Bottomland Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes	Great understory plant. Provides food and shelter to many different birds. Drought tolerant once established.
Mature Height	up to 2 ft tall
Shade Preference	full sun, part shade, shade
Soil Tolerance	moist to dry well drained soil

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Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

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Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

Bottomland Forests

Bottomland forests are generally used to describe forests which are comprised of both hardwood and softwood tree species that occur on low-elevation, alluvial floodplains or lower terraces of rivers…

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Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…