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Western Snowberry
Symphoricarpos occidentalis
In the United States:
Native
· also called wolfberry
Honey bees forage on western snowberry for moderate nectar and pollen during its mid-summer bloom period. The small pinkish-white flowers appear in clusters, offering a steady supply over several weeks in open woodlands and prairies. As a suckering shrub, it forms colonies that may require thinning to optimize bee access and prevent overcrowding.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | June–August |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |