Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 8 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Needleleaf |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Female flowers prodce 1" plum-like fruits |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: Cream |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |