Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Plant Height: | 20-45 feet |
Plant Spread: | 20-45 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: 1/4 inch orange-red berries |
Fruiting Time: | Fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |