| Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 9 |
| Mature Height: | 6-12 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 6-12 Feet |
| Features: | Small, fragrant, yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves emerge (male and female flowers on separate plants); bright red berries on female plants in late summer and autumn (most showy after leaves fall); autumn color is yellow. |
| Culture: | Partial to full shade; moist, well-drained soils are best, but tolerates wet sites; prefers slightly acid soil. |
| Mature Form: | Rounded |
| Native To: | United Sates (and Illinois) |
| Soil Conditions: |
Dry
 Moist, Well-DrainedWet |
| Tolerance: |
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
SaltSoil Compaction
Wet SitesWind |
| Uses: |
Barrier
Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Naturalizing
Screen
Specimen
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| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Fall Foliage Color: |
Yellow |
| Additional Notes: | Since male and female flowers are on separate plants, both are needed to produce the bright red berries (berries will be produced on female plants only). |
