Sun: partial shade or full sun

Soil: tolerant to a variety of soil conditions

Growth rate: moderate (1-2 ft/yr)

Mature size: 6-15’ height, 8’ spread

Fruit: small, sweet berries; high in fiber, protein, antioxidants; ripens June/July

Flower: clusters of white flowers in spring; can bloom for a whole month

Fall color: bright orange to red

Sustaining wildlife: nutrient-dense fruits attract birds, such as Cedar Waxwing; host for Viceroy butterflies