Age / Size: 1-0 / 18-24" · Height: 15-25 ft (4.5-7.6 m) · Spread: often clump-forming Crown shape: Early-flowering large shrub or small tree Light: Part shade; will grow in full sun but appreciates afternoon shade and more moisture · Soil: Moist, well-drained sandy loam; adaptable to wet and dry sites, somewhat clay tolerant · Moisture: Adaptable; needs more moisture in full sun · Zones: not stated · Growth rate: Fairly short-lived and somewhat salt tolerant, but not tolerant of urban conditions Flowers / fruit: Showy, fragrant white flowers in clusters before leaf-out; purple berry-like drupes follow; showy red and orange fall colour Wildlife & landscape: Berries attract wildlife and are edible by humans; three seasons of interest; supports pollinators Native range: Eastern North America; swamps, bogs, lowlands and thickets Cautions: Good for naturalised or woodland sites, pollinator gardens, and along lakes, streams and ponds. No serious problems; rust, leaf spot, blight, powdery mildew; sawfly, leaf miner, borers, scale. Source: NC State Extension

PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: All Tree Sale orders are to be picked up at Farmstead Flats (6338 Lovers Lane, Portage, MI 49002) - on April 16th, 2026 (9am-5pm) and/or April 17th, 2026 (9am-12pm)