A medium-sized shrub that is highly adaptive to various soil, light and moisture conditions. Tolerant of drought and wet conditions alike. Has aesthetic interest all year round. Shrub will grow into thickets creating shelter for birds and small mammals. Is an excellent plant for erosion control and filling in naturalized areas. Deer resistant. Attracts pollinators. Birds are drawn in by the brilliant, white berries. Prefers medium, well-drained soil in full sun.

Height : 10-15 feet Spread : 10-15 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Dry to moist

Soil : Sand, loam Zone : 4-8

Leaves : Medium green to grey-green turning a mixture of green, purple and red in fall

Stem : Very thin stems are a dark purplish-red, bark changes from reddish-brown stems to grey branches with age

Flower : Small, white flowers are on display in late May to early June

Fruit : White, bluish-white berry clusters appear on red stalks in Aug-September

Habit : Upright, multi-stemmed shrub when young. As it gets older form spreading mounds