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 |