Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
Plant Height: | 1 to 2 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/4 red pomes |
Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Fruits may persist through winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Other: Pinkish-red |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover |
Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Pollution Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |