Hardy, sprawling native shrub with leathery, grey-green foliage with a blanket of beautiful, single white blooms in spring and purple-black ornamental fruit in late summer. Primarily used as a plum pollinator. Tolerates hot, dry areas. Prefers well-drained soil.
Growth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1 - 1.5m (3 - 5ft.)
Mature Spread: 1 - 1.5m (3 - 5ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds
Flowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Grey-green
Fruit: Purple-black
Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Requires less water when established.
Soil: Tolerant of poor soils. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
Attributes
Type: Deciduous ShrubGrowth Habit: Upright
Mature Height: 1 - 1.5m (3 - 5ft.)
Mature Spread: 1 - 1.5m (3 - 5ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Drought Tolerant, Attracts Birds
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: WhiteFlowering Time: May
Foliage Colour: Grey-green
Fruit: Purple-black
Care
General Maintenance: For a tidy appearance, prune annually to shape.Light: Full sun
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Requires less water when established.
Soil: Tolerant of poor soils. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH.
Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.
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