Fragrant white flower clusters up to 5 inch across from April to May are followed by blue/black persistent berries, deep green oblong 3 inch leaves turn a beautiful purple/red in fall, distinctive checkered bark, good nectar source (honey bees enjoy it!), good rain garden plant, salt tolerant.
12-15 feet tall
Plant Hardiness Zones:
3a-9b
Woody Shrub or small Tree
Deer Resistant
Native Range: upstate NY west to IA, south to GA & TX
Germination - Difficult: Soak 3 hours, warm stratify 3-6M, then cold stratify 3M. Ideally plant out in spring.
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