Adapted to a wide variety of soils. 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.