Grows naturally along woodland's edge. Attractive yellow-green spring flowers, bright yellow fall color, bluish berries. Interesting leaves aromatic when crushed. Plant along woodland's edge to avoid fruit drop on paths. Among the earliest to bloom in spring.
Early fruit provides food for nesting birds.
Also known as Shadbush, Sarvis and Juneberry. Good naturalized in hedgerows. Delicate white bell-like flowers in spring. Good near wetland, creek. H. diptera a more showy variety.