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white baneberry

white baneberry

Actaea pachypoda

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 9b

A woodland perennial with delicate white flowers in spring, followed by distinctive white berries with a dark spot that persist into fall. Grows in shade and prefers cool, moist soil.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3β€² tall Γ— 1.5–2.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Function & Care

wildlife benefitmedicinal

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division