Provides nesting and cover for birds. A medium to tall shrub that grows in a wide range of soil conditions. Tolerates shade well. White fruit is eaten by birds in fall. Formerly C. stolonifera, this rapidly growing, spreading shrub reaches 6-10'.
Showy red stems in winter.
Berries and twigs provide food for a wide variety of wildlife. Good for streambank stabilization. This shrub produces a small, hard edible nut. This species is very shade tolerant and particularly effective as an understory planting. All shrubs are sold in 1-3 gallon containers.