Quick answer: Common snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is native to 7 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 15 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry-Moist |
| Soil | Infertile sands and gravels, circumneutral pH |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Jul |
| Height | Up to 5 ft tall |
| Wildlife value | Songbirds/gamebirds/small mammals/browsers use for food/cover/nesting, larval host for Vashti sphinx moth |
Toxicity
Berries poisonous, low toxicity if eaten. Symptoms: vomiting, diarrhea
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
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