Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii 'Mother of Pearl'
Doorenbos snowberry 'Mother of Pearl'
A thicket-forming, deciduous shrub with oval-shaped blue-dark green leaves. Small white-pink flowers are produced in the summer, followed by pale pink berries in the autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | Pink | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Suckering
- 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
Grow in moist fertile soil. This plant is tolerant of pollution and extreme conditions. Thicket forming and has the potential to become a nuisance if not managed well
Propagation
Propagate in autumn by division if suckering. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Hedging and screens
Pruning
Pruning group 1 or pruning group 2, after flowering. When established, prune a third of older stems out annually
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal leaf spots, powdery mildews, rust diseases, stem galls and honey fungus (rarely)
Symphoricarpos × doorenbosii 'Mother of Pearl'
Doorenbos snowberry 'Mother of Pearl'
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