| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 27,554; Can 5,629 |
| MissMew | On April 23, 2021 | Obtained plant Suzanne - NVK |
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