Symphoricarpos longiflorus, commonly known as Desert Snowberry, is a deciduous shrub native to chaparral, desert scrub, and open woodlands of the Southern Intermountain regions of the USA and Baja California. It belongs to the honeysuckle family and is adapted to dry, rocky environments. This shrub typically reaches up to 1 meter (40 inches) in height and has an erect, spreading habit with stiff branches. The leaves are small, oval, and blue-green, providing a backdrop for the fragrant flowers that appear from late spring to early summer. Flowers are tubular with a long throat up to 1.5 centimeters (0.6 inch) long, flaring into five pointed lobes, usually white to pale pink in color. After flowering, it produces small, white to pale pink berries that are attractive to wildlife.

Desert Snowberry is valued for its drought tolerance and wildlife-friendly berries. It is suitable for xeriscaping, naturalistic plantings, and as a component of wildlife gardens. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soils, tolerating a range of soil types from sandy to loamy. While it is relatively low-maintenance, it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and promote denser growth. It is not commonly afflicted by diseases but can suffer from root rot in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0