Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 3-8
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Plant Spacing: 4-6′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 3-6′ tall, 3-6′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed
Foliage Color: Dark green
Bloom Time: April-May
Flower Color: White
Fall Color: Reddish-purple
Berry Size: 1/4-1/2″
Berry Flavor: Tart, astringent
Berry Color and Appearance Dark purple-black, small clusters
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 2-3
Lifespan: 20-30 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: August-September
Yield & Storage: High, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to Eastern North America
Nitrogen Fixing: No
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Smiljan (Verified Customer) –
Nicole Hamilton (Verified Customer) –
The first plants in my order to leaf out, very excited to have them!
Lois Holder (Verified Customer) –
Anonymous (Verified Customer) –
Came packaged very well
Ricardo Wieler (Verified Customer) –
Took a while but is growing well.
Michelle (Verified Customer) –
I have to say the root I received is doing very well and thriving.
Brittaney N. (Verified Customer) –
Looks great and is growing nicely