Dark green foliage changes to red in fall.
Red berries remain on tree late in fall.
Suggested uses for this plant include border, specimen plant, naturalizing, and attracting wildlife. Avoid transplanting trees from the wild which may already be infected with the Dogwood anthracnose fungus. Select trees that have balled and burlapped roots. Plant in acid, well-drained soil in partial shade. Avoid compact or shallow soils.