Description
Type: Deciduous Shrub
Family: Adoxaceae
Height: 12-15 feet
Spread: 6-12 feet
Native Range: Eastern and Central North America
Site Requirements:
Soil: well drained
Water: dry to medium
Sunlight needs: Full sun to part shade
Tolerates: drought, clay soil, air pollution
Landscape use: small specimen tree, large specimen shrub, hedge
Brief Description: Usually grown as a large, upright, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with an irregular crown, but it also may be grown as a small, single trunk tree. Non-fragrant white flowers appear in spring. Flowers give way in autumn to blue-black, berry-like drupes which often persist into winter and are quite attractive to birds and wildlife. Fruits are edible and may be eaten off the bush when ripe or used in jams and preserves. Common name refers to the purported similarity of this plant to hawthorns (sometimes commonly called red haws), though hawthorns are in a different family.
Wildlife Benefits: attracts bird and butterflies
Possible Problems: No serious disease or insect problems
Stand out Features:Showy flowers, good fall color
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