Catalog Description
Half the size of the species with densely spaced, small leaves that become red in winter. Clusters of small white flowers bloom in spring over much of the plant. Shiny red to black berries follow. Semi-evergreen to deciduous. Compact shrub or small tree for foundation planting, beds and borders. Full to partial sun. Moderate growth 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. |
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Companion Plants
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Average Landscape Size
Compact shrub or small tree 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide. |
Key Plant Benefits
Half the size of the species with densely spaced, small leaves that become red in winter. Clusters of small white flowers cover the plant followed by shiny red to black berries. Semi-evergreen to deciduous. |
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape. |
Growth Conditions
| Heat Zones |
 High:
| 12 (>210 days) |
| Low: | 6 (>45 to 60 days) |
| Cold Hardiness |
| High: | 9 (20 to 30 F) (see map) |
| Low: | 6 (-10 to 0 F) |
| Water Requirements |
| Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Sun Exposure |
| Full to partial sun |
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| Flowering Time/Season |
 | White flowers in spring. |
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Propagation
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Attributes
Compact Habit
Fall Color
Hedge Plant
Native Plant
Berries
Spring Flowering |
Foliage
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Plant Lore
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Plant History
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