Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 12-40 feet |
Plant Spread: | 12-40 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/2 inch bright red berries |
Fruiting Time: | Fall Other: Persists into winter |
Flower Color: | White Other: Yellowish-green |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Pollinators: | Bees |