Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 5 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf Other: intense red-bronze new leaves, maturing to deep green |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Fruiting Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Bi-Color: White and pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Uses: | Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Awards and Recognitions: | Other: 2005 Great Plant Picks Award Winner |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |