CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 8b

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Very Low, Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer

Flower Color: White

Berry / Fruit Color: Reddish Green, Black

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Brown-Beige

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Yes

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: 3' - 4'

Width: 3' - 4'

Growth Rate: Slow

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size After Bloom in Late Spring or Summer: Blooms on Old Wood.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Under Roof Overhang, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Other Features not listed

Special Landscape Uses: Hedge Row, Naturalizing

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: Slow to Reach Mature Size, Lack of Ornamental Features, Needs Excellent Drainage, Sometimes Mistaken as Weed