Leaf:
3 to 6" opposite, simple leaf; red
to reddish purple fall color
Flower/Fruit:
4" white bracts in April; glossy
red fruit in fall
Comments:
Native;
best form and flowers in light shade; fruit attracts birds; mulch
to maintain moist soil; subject to anthracnose disease if grown
in western NC with high humidity, poor air circulation, and heavy
shade
