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Hardiness
Zones:
5
to 8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; tolerates range of soil types; dislikes
wet feet |
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Height:
3
to 6 feet |
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Width:
4
to 7 feet |
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Texture:
Medium
to fine |
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Form:
Dense,
rounded shrub with numerous branches |
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Flower/Fruit:
0.3
to 0.5" pale yellow flowers in spring; often hidden under
the foliage; 0.3" bright red berries in fall persisting
into winter
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple bright green leaves; 0.5 to 1.3" long; narrows
at base; bright red to orange fall color |
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Comments:
Drought
tolerant; easy to transplant; can be used as specimen, hedge,
or as barrier planting; tolerates urban conditions
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Cultivars:
See
table
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