Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 2-3 feet |
Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Fruiting Time: | Fall |
Flowers: | Showy Blooms on new wood |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
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