Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 - 5 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Red |
Fruiting Time: | Summer |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Deer Resistant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2001 Plant Select Winner |
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