| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/2 to 1 inch, furry green berries, maturing to red |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flower Color: | Other: Pinkish-yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Will Naturalize |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Toxicity: | Other: Leaves contain the toxin hydrogen cyanide |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
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