Sun Needs:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Best growth and flowering in full sun
- Tolerates light shade, especially in cooler climates
Bloom Time:
- Spring (April to May)
- Small, urn-shaped pink to white flowers
Size:
Height: 6 to 12 inches
Width: 3 to 6 feet (spreads by trailing stems)
Attributes:
- Evergreen foliage with a dense, mat-forming habit
- Pinkish-white spring flowers attract early pollinators
- Bright red berries persist into winter and attract birds
- Excellent for erosion control on slopes and sandy soils
- Native to northern North America and tolerant of poor soils
Care Tips:
- Prefers well-drained, acidic, sandy or rocky soil
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Avoid heavy clay or overly wet soils
- Minimal pruning—trim lightly to shape or control spread
- Mulch with pine needles or bark to maintain soil acidity
Pest Watch:
- Generally pest- and disease-resistant
- Monitor for leaf spot or root rot in poorly drained conditions
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