​​Growth Form: Irregular, Rounded
Crown Density: Dense
Size: to 5’ high; to 5’ spread
Drought Resistance: Good
Cold Hardiness: High
Growth Rate: Rapid
Life Span: Moderate
Elevational Range: to 8,000’
Soil Conditions: Adaptable but prefers slightly acidic soils
Possible Insect Problems: Greenfly, Aphids
Possible Disease Problems: Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot
Wildlife Value: Excellent; provides birds with nesting cover and food value
Seasonal Color: Small star shaped yellow to white flowers in late spring/early summer
Miscellany: delicious edible fruit for jellies, canning and drying; forms a thicket. Two or more plants provides a better fruit crop.