A deciduous shrub prized for its small coral-red or purple berries that persist through winter on bare branches. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it makes an excellent choice for wildlife gardens and difficult sites.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–2′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 4bZone 7b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 7b
pH Range
5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFallWinter
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
