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Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Foliis Variegatis' (v)

snowberry 'Foliis Variegatis'

A bushy, deciduous shrub to a height of up to 1.8m, with small dark green, oval leaves edged with yelllow and small white or pinkish flowers in late summer, followed by pink fruit

Synonyms
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Bowles's Golden Variegated'
Symphoricarpos orbiculatus 'Variegatus'

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, ±Ê´Ç´Ç°ù±ô²â–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»å, °Â±ð±ô±ô–d°ù²¹¾±²Ô±ð»å
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink White Green Yellow
Summer Pink White Green Yellow
Autumn Green Yellow Pink
Winter Pink
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or North–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Symphoricarpos are twiggy deciduous shrubs, sometimes suckering, with small, simple leaves and tiny bell-shaped pink or white flowers, followed by juicy white pink or purple berries

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most reasonably moist, fertile soil in sun or part-shade. Tends to revert to green in a fully shaded position. Tolerant of pollution and all but the most extreme conditions. Fruits most freely after a hot summer

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in autumn. Rooted suckers can be transplanted in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens
  • Banks and slopes
Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 2

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal leaf spots, powdery mildews, rust diseases, stem galls and honey fungus (rarely)

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