Best in sun. Will tolerate part shade. Needs acid soil. Excellent for hedgerows. Beautiful spring bloom.
Berries attract wildlife.
Sun, uniformly wet soil for best flower production. Fragrant creamy flowers in late summer. Prune hard every 2-3 years to keep in check and encourage flowering. Forms thickets, especially along streambanks. White flowers in flattened clusters followed by purplish-black juicy berries.