Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6 to 16 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: small blue-black berries |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Pink White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |