• Height:2-4 ft
  
• Spread: 2-4 ft
  
• Light: Full sun-Part shade
  
• Soil: Average-Moist, Well drained
  
• Zone:  4-7
  
• Deer Resistance: Moderate
  
• Deciduous
• Native

White flowers emerge in April/May on this native shrub, after pollination these flowers give way to tart green fruits that will turn purple when ripe! Fruits will typically ripen in mid to late summer. The fruits are edible and often used in jams and jellies.

This species provides a nice early source of nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and moths! It is a host plant for the Gray Comma!

This species in naturally found along woodland borders. Prefers to be in morning sun afternoon shade, especially in hotter summers.