Symphoricarpos mollis

From Gardenology.org - Plant Encyclopedia and Gardening Wiki
Jump to navigationJump to search


Symphoricarposmollis.jpg


Plant Characteristics
Habit   shrub

Height: 3 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 3.
Width: 3 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 3.
Lifespan: perennial
Bloom: early spring, mid spring, late spring
Cultivation
Exposure: sun
Features: flowers
USDA Zones: 7 to 9
Flower features: red, pink, white
Scientific Names

Caprifoliaceae >

Symphoricarpos >

mollis >

Nutt. >


Symphoricarpos mollis is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family known by the common names creeping snowberry, Southern California snowberry, and trip vine. It is found across western North America.

The plant is a tall creeping shrub which bears bunches of red or pink rounded, bell-shaped flowers and spherical or bulbous white or pink-tinted fruits. The fruits are not generally considered toxic but are distasteful, having a soapy texture due to the presence of saponins.

The shrub does well in warm climates and can tolerate both intense sun and constant shade. It is a plant of chaparral ecosystems, especially along coastlines. It reproduces via rhizome and seed.

Cultivation

Propagation

Pests and diseases

Varieties

Gallery

References


External links