Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 4 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3-4 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: White with a slight blush. |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Suitable for forage |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile Stratify seeds: if starting indoors |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |