Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 6-20 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6-10 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen Broadleaf Other: Leaves flushed red in the fall. |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Clusters of 1/4 inch bright red berries. |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Pollinators: | Various insects |