Symphoricarpos Arvid

The Symphoricarpos 'Arvid' is a variety of Snowberry with a low and wide habit that forms perfect ground covers. It can grow in full sun and also thrives in the shade of trees, in both wet and dry conditions. As it adapts to most soils and is also very hardy, it is a valuable plant in the garden. Its flowering is quite discreet, with small white-pinkish flowers, but it then develops decorative white globose fruits. In autumn, its deciduous foliage takes on pretty yellow hues. With its rustic appearance, it is an ideal small bush for wild-inspired gardens.

The Symphoricarpos 'Arvid' belongs to the large family of Caprifoliaceae, which includes many ornamental plants in the garden such as Honeysuckles, Abelia, Kolkwitzia, Viburnums, Elderberries, and other Weigelas. This Arvid variety is a Swedish selection known for its ability to form ground covers. It is indeed a low bush (about 50 cm (20in) tall), with a very spread-out habit (up to 1.50 m (5ft) wide) and dense, well-covering foliage. Its oval leaves, of medium size and slightly bluish green, turn beautiful shades of yellow in autumn.
In June-July, small white flowers with a hint of pink appear, rather discreet but appreciated by bees. They give way to white globose fruits of approximately 1 cm (1in) in diameter in October-November, which are highly decorative and persist throughout winter. This snowberry is tolerant of various conditions. It is extremely hardy, down to -25 °C, or even -30 °C. A low-maintenance plant, generally free from diseases or insects, it is truly a gem for beginner gardeners!

Snowberries are known for their hardiness and beautiful winter fruiting. This variety will be appreciated for its ease of cultivation in shade, its rustic character, and its decorative white fruiting on gray days. It will form a beautiful ground cover in a garden that embraces nature. Many other deciduous or evergreen shrubs, with flowers or berries, will compliment it, such as Spireas, especially the lovely Spiraea cinerea Grefsheim with its flexible branches covered in white flowers in spring. The Cornus sanguinea Magic Flame, with its flamboyant autumn colors, the Lonicera tatarica Hack's Red, a bush honeysuckle with reddish-purple flowers, the Winged Euonymus with its rich autumnal colors, and a variety of botanical Roses, Hawthorns, or Barberries will blend perfectly with our Snowberry to create a natural scene in the garden.