Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Other: Gray-green with pubescent-downy reverse. |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Small, glossy, violet-purple berries. |
Fruiting Time: | Fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Other: Lilac-pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
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