Plan for a mature size around 6-8 feet tall with a broad, natural habit. It performs well in full sun to shade, making it a flexible choice for woodland edges, mixed shrub borders, and naturalized plantings. While it appreciates moisture, it also tolerates occasional dry periods once established and can handle a wide range of soils, including less-than-ideal sites.

Wildlife value is a major bonus. The blossoms support pollinators, and birds readily use the fruit, as well as the plant's branching structure for cover. Use it where you want a tough, dependable native that helps add habitat while still looking at home in a designed garden.

To keep it tidy, you can thin older stems after flowering or in late winter, especially if you want to limit suckering. Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce competition, and water regularly during the first growing season to help roots establish.

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun   Shade
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 72-96"
• Spread: 72-96"
• Tolerant of: Drought, Wet Conditions, Poor Soil
• Attracts: Birds
• Native to the U.S.: Yes