General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Plant Height: 3-4 feet
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Good fall color
Deciduous
Other: Bright orange and red fall color
Fruit: Showy
Other: Small round dark bluish-purple drupes
Fruiting Time: Late summer or early fall
Fall
Flowers: Showy
Blooms on old wood
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Erosion control
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Low Scape®
Trade Name: Snowfire™
Cultivar name: 'SMNAMPEM'
Common names
  • Black Chokeberry

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