CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 7a

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Average, Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Early Spring, Spring

Flower Color: White, Light Pink

Berry / Fruit Color: Purplish Black, Red

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Red, Reddish Purple

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low, Medium

Humidity Tolerance: Medium, High

Wind Tolerance: Medium

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Rocky Soils

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 4' - 6'

Width: 4' - 6'

Growth Rate: Slow

Service Life: Extremely long: over 20 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: Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: None

Ornamental Features: Multiple Seasons of Interest

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Rabbits, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: Susceptible to Late Spring Frosts, Lack of Ornamental Features