Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 12-18 inches |
Plant Spread: | 3-4 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous Variegated Other: Green with creamy white margins turning red tinged and pink in fall |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/4 inch red pomes |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |