CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 9b

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Summer

Flower Color: White

Berry / Fruit Color: Red

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Green, Yellow

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: High

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Sandy Soils, 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: Prune Shrub Sparingly: Berry / Fruit Production Will be Reduced or Eliminated with Pruning: Blooms on Old Wood.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

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

Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Tolerates Periods of Standing Water, Base of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Bright Winter Color, Long Lasting Fall Color

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: Susceptible to Iron Chlorosis, Needs Regular Irrigation, Short / Unreliable Blooming Season