Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 6 - 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 - 5 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Blue-green |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: For good pollination, plant two or more cultivars, which will make for larger berries |
Flowers: | Showy |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2012 Georgia Gold Medal Winner |