CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 8b

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring

Flower Color: Yellowish White

Berry / Fruit Color: Red

Spring Foliage Color: Maroon

Summer Foliage Color: Maroon

Fall Foliage Color: Maroon, Red, Orange, Gold

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: No

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Rocky Soils, Sandy Soils, Alkaline Soils (high PH), Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 1.5' - 2'

Width: 1.5' - 2'

Growth Rate: Slow

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Extremely Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size in Winter, Spring or Summer: Not Grown for Flowers or Fruit.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5, Medium Grouping of 5-10

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest, Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: Hedge Row

Possible Pest Problems: Rabbits, Root Rot Disease, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: Needs Excellent Drainage, Has Thorns

Shippable in 2026: YES