Plant in full sun to partial shade. Excellent wildlife food source and nesting cover. Used in wildlife plantings, hedges, ornamentals. High wildlife rating. Growth rate is moderate.
Leaves turn orange-red in fall.
Prefers rich soil with ample moisture, full sun or shade. Covered with white flowers in early spring before leafing out. Fruit is edible blue-black berry, ripening in mid summer. Shade tolerant, but prefers full sun. Moderate growth rate.