Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Plant Height: | 3 feet - 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 feet - 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Small, bluish-black berries. |
Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Slight fragrance |
Flower Color: | Pink White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
WebTucker | On April 2, 2023 | Bloomed |