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8.17.2011

Snowberries




I discovered these unbelievably white berries on a bush in my back yard. After some research I found out that they are snowberries. The snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a common, native shrub growing in much of North America. Long after the leaves drop off in the autumn the hearty, white berries remain on the branches, serving as a vital source of food for birds, deer and other animals in the winter months. It would NOT be for human consumption!


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14 comments:

  1. aliciaAugust 17, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    What are snowberries? Love this in the b&w.

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  2. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Thank you, Alicia! The snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus) is a common, native shrub growing in much of North America. Long after the leaves drop off in the autumn the hearty, white berries remain on the branches, serving as a vital source of food for birds, deer and other animals in the winter months. It would NOT be for human consumption!

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  3. SivindenAugust 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    The loops look great with the round shape of the berries!

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  4. Laura lokAugust 17, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    cool never heard of them before. love the swirls behind the picture really helps make it

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  5. McGillicuttyAugust 17, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    adorable!!!!!!!!!! loving the curly things outside of the pic. nicely done!! :)

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  6. Moments and ImpressionsAugust 17, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    I have never seen white berries before, but they are gorgeous. Love your edit.

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  7. Craftberry BushAugust 17, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    PERFECTION...as usual..!

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  8. CourtneyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Very cool shot! Nice!

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  9. KellyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    You're photography is stunning!
    Kelly at Little Wonders' Days

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  10. Nadege,August 17, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Never heard of snowberries. Very well crafted image.

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  11. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeAugust 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Great pictures & edit! Funny - as soon as I got home that weekend I looked them up too! So neat!
    Jo

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  12. AnonymousAugust 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    I've never heard of snowberries, but I love the name! Beautiful photo!

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  13. AnonymousAugust 20, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I found your lovely blog while surfing around on my Saturday :) I just took a photo of these white berries and wondered the same thing, thanks for the info. I love how you embellished the shot, especially the graphic swirls.

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  14. Zane WooderJanuary 4, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I don't see any snow berries growing in my yard. I want to grow them now.

    zane

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