Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best flowering and fruiting in full sun
- Tolerates light shade, especially in woodland settings
Bloom Time:
- Early spring (March to April)
- Showy white flowers appear before or with leaf emergence
Size:
Height: 15 to 25 feet
Width: 10 to 15 feet
Attributes:
- Early spring white flowers
- Edible, sweet purple-black berries in early summer
- Brilliant fall foliage in shades of orange and red
- Smooth gray bark and attractive branching structure
- Supports birds, bees, and other pollinators
- Native to eastern North America
Care Tips:
- Prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy loam
- Water regularly during establishment
- Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
- Prune after flowering to shape or remove dead wood
Pest Watch:
- Generally pest-resistant
- Watch for rust, leaf spot, and occasional aphids or borers
- Birds may eat the berries before you can harvest them
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.