Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Pops open explosively when ripe |
Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Winter |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Winter |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Erosion control |
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