Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
For an attractive, weed-suppressing groundcover, the Hancock Snowberry could just be the answer. Botanically known as Symphoricarpos × chenaultii 'Hancock', this snowberry shrub forms low-growing branches that are covered with small blue-green leaves. However, it is the pink flowers in spring and later white-and-red, speckled fruits that will draw your eye. Hancock Snowberry is tough and easy to grow.
Highly adaptable, the Hancock Snowberry can cope with pollution, drought and any roaming deer. It is cold tolerant and well suited to growing in zones 4 to 7. It has a low growth habit, but can spread to around 6 to 8 feet wide. This snowberry is ideal for providing a dense groundcover or growing on a bank to control erosion.
Hancock Snowberry Care
The Hancock Snowberry grows well in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a moist and fertile soil and can even tolerate poorly drained substrates. Water well on planting and until a good root system has developed. Although Hancock is not a heavy feeder, you can apply a balanced granular fertilizer in the spring.
Flowers and fruiting can be encouraged by cutting branches back to around 12 inches in spring. The fruits are not safe for people to eat, but will provide food for the birds during the colder months.
Hancock Snowberry Spacing
With its low and spreading form, the Hancock Snowberry can reach a height of 1 to 2 feet and spread of 6 to 8 feet. If planting en masse, you can space each shrub around 6 to 8 feet apart.
Hancock Snowberry Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 7 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 1-2 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 6-8 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Spreading
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Blooms On
-
New Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Late winter to early spring, before new growth starts
- Foliage Color
- , Blue, Green
- Foliage Description
- Blue, Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Hancock Snowberry
- Also Known As
- Snowberry
- Botanical Name
- Symphoricarpos chen. 'Hancock'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
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#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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