A suckering shrub that prefers saturated, moist soil. Achieves best coloration in full sun but also enjoys light shade. Displays an abundance of small, bright red berries in the summer. Berries are slightly toxic to humans but can be consumed after being cooked.

Height : 8-12 feet Spread : 8-15 feet

Light : Full sun to part shade Water : Medium to wet

Soil : Sand, loam Zone : 3-7

Leaves : Light green leaves. Leaflets have 5-7 leaves each.

Stem : Brownish bark with lenticel markings

Flower : White flowers in spring give way to berries in the summer

Fruit : Strikingly colored red berries are small and displayed large clusters. They are slightly toxic to humans when consumed raw.

Habit : Small to medium sized shrub with a sprawling form