A fast growing shrub with large clusters of white flowers that ripen into dark purple berries, it grows best in full sun but will adapt to many soil conditions - from wet to dry. Older branches can be pruned if desired.
Supports small bees and butterflies. Host plant for over 30 butterfly and moth species. Provides nesting habitat for birds and stem-nesting bees. Berries and caterpillars feed many bird species. Stabilizes shorelines and captures rainwater upland.
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Height: 10 ft
Bloom Time: Early summer
Bloom Colour: White
Fruit Colour: Purple-black
Available in 1 gallon pots.
Originally sourced from Ferguson Tree Nursery.
A fast growing shrub with large clusters of white flowers that ripen into dark purple berries, it grows best in full sun but will adapt to many soil conditions - from wet to dry. Older branches can be pruned if desired.
Supports small bees and butterflies. Host plant for over 30 butterfly and moth species. Provides nesting habitat for birds and stem-nesting bees. Berries and caterpillars feed many bird species. Stabilizes shorelines and captures rainwater upland.
Sun Exposure: Sun
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Height: 10 ft
Bloom Time: Early summer
Bloom Colour: White
Fruit Colour: Purple-black
Available in 1 gallon pots.
Originally sourced from Ferguson Tree Nursery.
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