Symphoricarpos hesperius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hesperius
ID:
1291418
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.N.Jones
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 220 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290756
Common Names
- Western Snowberry
- Western Waxberry
- Waxberry
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Symphoricarpos hesperius (also called western snowberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Idaho. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2–3 m tall, with opposite, toothed, ovate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Symphoricarpos hesperius is a popular ornamental shrub, often used in hedges and borders. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Symphoricarpos hesperius has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Symphoricarpos hesperius is a deciduous shrub that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, while cuttings should be taken in early summer.
Where to Find Symphoricarpos hesperius
Symphoricarpos hesperius is native to the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Wyoming and Nebraska.
Species in the Symphoricarpos genus
Symphoricarpos microphyllus, Symphoricarpos albus, Symphoricarpos guatemalensis, Symphoricarpos longiflorus, Symphoricarpos acutus, Symphoricarpos guadalupensis, Symphoricarpos mollis, Symphoricarpos occidentalis, Symphoricarpos orbiculatus, Symphoricarpos oreophilus, Symphoricarpos parishii, Symphoricarpos rotundifolius, Symphoricarpos hesperius, Symphoricarpos sinensis,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri, Bassecoia siamensis, Bassecoia hookeri, Cephalaria duzceensis, Cephalaria alpina, Cephalaria ambrosioides, Cephalaria anatolica, Cephalaria aristata, Cephalaria armeniaca, Cephalaria armerioides, Cephalaria armoraciifolia, Cephalaria attenuata, Cephalaria axillaris, Cephalaria aytachii, Cephalaria balansae, Cephalaria balkharica, Cephalaria beijiangensis, Cephalaria calcarea, Cephalaria cedrorum, Cephalaria charadzeae, Cephalaria cilicica, Cephalaria coriacea, Cephalaria dagestanica, Cephalaria decurrens, Cephalaria demetrii, Cephalaria dichaetophora, Cephalaria dirmilensis, Cephalaria ekimiana, Cephalaria elazigensis, Cephalaria elmaliensis, Cephalaria fanourii, Cephalaria flava, Cephalaria foliosa, Cephalaria galpiniana, Cephalaria gazipashensis, Cephalaria gigantea, Cephalaria goetzei, Cephalaria hakkiarica, Cephalaria hirsuta, Cephalaria humilis, Cephalaria integrifolia, Cephalaria isaurica, Cephalaria joppensis, Cephalaria juncea, Cephalaria katangensis, Cephalaria kesruanica, Cephalaria kotschyi, Cephalaria laevigata, Cephalaria leucantha, Cephalaria litvinovii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6000345: Based on the initial data import
George Neville Jones (1903-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.N.Jones' in the authors string.