Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magical Winterberry'

Common name: Snowberry

Description: Symphoricarpos x doorenbosii 'Magical Winterberry' is an outstanding wildlife-friendly deciduous shrub that produces small pink flowers in summer followed by a spectacular display of large, pearl-white berries that persist on the bare branches well into winter, providing an eye-catching feature and vital food for birds. The berries gradually swell to a generous size and are held in dense clusters, creating a dramatic winter display. Tough, adaptable, and effective in difficult positions including shade, it is one of the best shrubs for late-season and winter interest.

Other benefits: spectacular long-lasting winter berries, excellent for wildlife, tolerates shade and poor soils

Wildlife attraction: bees visit the flowers; thrushes, blackbirds, and fieldfares relish the berries

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 1.5m x 1.5m

Position: full sun to full shade

Soil pH: neutral to slightly alkaline; adaptable

Moisture: well-drained; tolerates dry conditions once established

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -20°C