Chiococca alba
Snowberry is a native perennial vine or sprawling shrub found in coastal hammocks and disturbed habitats. Its small white tubular flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, while the distinctive white berries provide an important food source for birds that disperse its seeds. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and light levels, making it adaptable to various landscape settings including naturalized areas and native plant gardens.
Chiococca alba
Snowberry is a native perennial vine or sprawling shrub found in coastal hammocks and disturbed habitats. Its small white tubular flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators, while the distinctive white berries provide an important food source for birds that disperse its seeds. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and light levels, making it adaptable to various landscape settings including naturalized areas and native plant gardens.
Native, perennial, evergreen, vine-like shrub, 10’ x 10 ‘
Part shade to part sun, moist to dry soils, salt and drought tolerant
Blooms small yellow flowers on drupes that become small white berries
Nectar source for butterflies; larval host for Snowberry Clearwing
Fruit is enjoyed by many birds!
Grows well on an espalier, a trellis or with some support
