Magical® Avalanche Snowberry produces a profusion of plump, white berries late in the summer that dress up the landscape and attract local wildlife. Flower arrangers prize the large, snow white berries for adding to seasonal designs. This cultivar is well behaved with a compact fountain shape and few suckers. The deep green foliage turns shades of gold in the fall to lend another layer of interest to the garden. The dense branches and foliage are ideal shelter for any overwintering small animals.
Magical® Avalanche is a disease- and pest-resistant variety. During the early summer, the smallish flowers attract native bees and other pollinating insects in droves. Magical® Avalanche snowberry is impressive when planted in large drifts in a naturalized part of the garden or in a rain garden design.
Magical® Avalanche Snowberry Care
Snowberry is not particular about soil texture or pH levels. As long as the soil is well drained and not compacted, this deciduous shrub will grow vigorously. Select a location in either full sun or part shade for good flower and berry development. Keep newly planted shrubs well watered for the first season to help the shrub develop a healthy root system and drought tolerance. Fertilizer is rarely needed to support growth and blooming. Annual mulching with organic compost or finely shredded leaves will enrich the soil and aid in moisture retention.
Pruning to control the overall shape can be done in late winter while the shrub is dormant. Cut out the oldest canes at the base to encourage new branches. Snowberry blooms on the current season’s growth and tolerates hard pruning for rejuvenation purposes. Any suckers that sprout away from the base can be cut below the soil surface.
Softwood cuttings for propagation should be taken during the early summer before berries begin to form. Snowberry is a hardy shrub that tolerates a wide range of temperatures in USDA zones 3-8 with little extra maintenance or protection.
Magical® Avalanche Snowberry Spacing
Magical® Avalance snowberry is one of the most compact cultivars, maturing to a height and width of 3-4 feet. Space plants 4 feet apart to allow for some spreading by underground suckers and seedlings.
Magical® Avalanche Snowberry Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 – 8
Plant Type: Bushes
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
