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Hardiness
Zones:
4
to 7 |
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Habit:
Evergreen |
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Growth
Rate: Slow
to moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to partial shade; prefers a moist, well-drained soil but tolerates
a range of site conditions except wet |
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Height:
3
feet |
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Width:
3
to 6 feet |
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Texture:
Fine |
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Form:
Low,
wide-spreading shrub with stiff branches; tends to mound |
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Flower/Fruit:
Small
pinkish flowers in early summer; 0.2 to 0.3" cranberry-red
fruit in fall; abundantly produced
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Foliage:
Alternate,
simple dark green leaves; 0.2 to 0.7" long; bronzy red
to purplish winter color |
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Comments:
Drought
tolerant; good for bank cover; some salt spray tolerance;
prone to develop spider mites in dry weather
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Cultivars:
Blackburn
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