Deciduous shrub · Four-season interest · Wildlife habitat
Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun to part shade; best flowering, fruit production, and fall color in full sun
Soil: Average to wet soil
Plant details
Size: ~6–12 ft tall × 3–5 ft wide
Blooms: Spring
Fruit: Red berries that may persist through winter
Fall color: Orange to red
Deer resistance: Low
Why we love it
- Four season interest with spring flowers, glossy summer foliage, brilliant fall color and red berries
- Its narrow, upright habit works well in borders, hedges, foundation plantings, and rain gardens
- Excellent alternative to the invasive Burning Bush
Why wildlife loves it
- Clusters of red fruit provide food for songbirds and small mammals
- Spring flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
Fun to see
Birds may leave the bright red fruit untouched. Then in late winter, a hungry flock can discover the shrub and strip it nearly bare in a single day.
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
