Prefers moist,
rich soil, but is very adaptable – good for wetlands
Flowers in May -
small, white, round-topped 3-5 inch clusters
Fruits in fall –
dark blue 2 inch clusters
Need 2 plants
for fruit
Leaves red to
deep maroon in fall – more vivid color if grown in full sun
Can be pruned
into a tree
Good windbreak
shrub
Native
Wildlife value: Good food and shelter. Edible fruits
attract birds. Provides food and nesting habitat for songbirds such as gray
catbird, common flicker, American robin, eastern bluebird, cedar waxwing, and
other species.
