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snowberry 'Hancock'

Symphoricarpos × chenaultii 'Hancock'

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Symphoricarpos
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A low, spreading deciduous shrub with rooting branches, small, ovate leaves and tiny white flowers in late summer, followed by white fruit speckled with red

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most reasonably moist, fertile soil. Tolerant of pollution and all but the most extreme conditions

Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 2

Propagation

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

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Pond MarginsGreenhouse

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years