Difficult to transplant from the wild. May be considered a nuisance in pastures. Deer often eat the fruit. Manganese deficiency can occur in alkaline soils. Maintain pH within recommended limits.
Growth rate is slow.
X X 4'-6' Double flowered form available. Flowers a little later than other varieties. Prune after flowering, removing old wood at ground level. Growth rate is fast. Late cold spells can kill flower buds.