A native understory tree with delicate white flowers in spring, edible dark blue berries in early summer, and vibrant orange-red foliage in fall. It's adaptable to various conditions and attracts wildlife.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–36′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 2aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2a to Zone 9b
pH Range
4.87.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4.8 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
