In the summer when the small white to pink flowers of the Symphoricarpos plant are in bloom, it is quite evident, when taking a close up look of the clustered blooms, that they are of the honeysuckle family. Snowberry plants or shrubs as they are commonly known can be grown in the Zone 4 gardens of Alberta. This according to most gardening books and garden centers.
In their natural setting, the white fruit of these deciduous shrubs serve as feed for game birds such as grouse, quail and pheasant. These berries should not be ingested by people as they may cause signs of vomiting and dizziness.
