shrub⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 2b – Zone 8b
A native Pacific Northwest shrub with twin yellowish-white flowers followed by glossy black berries loved by wildlife. It thrives in part shade with moderate moisture and makes an excellent addition to native plant gardens.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
4–10′ tall × 4–8′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Flood Tolerance
low
Zone 2bZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 8b
pH Range
5.58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 8
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
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
SpringSummer
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest and western North America
Native to: Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada
Function & Care
ediblehedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering
Notable Cultivars
Cultivars are not widely commercialized; wild-collected or native seed sources are typically used in ecological restoration projects.
