A superb shrub for brilliant fall colour, turns a firey red, earlier than 'Compacta'. The interesting, compact, mounded form displays attractive rich green leaves spring through summer. Unique, corky, winged ridges on bark. Exceptional when featured en masse, at the foreground of larger conifers or evergreen shrubs.
Growth Habit: Rounded
Mature Height: 2m (6 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5m (5 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Birds, Rabbit Resistant, Dramatic Foliage Colour
Flowering Time: May - June
Foliage Colour: Green, turning firey red in the fall.
Fruit: Ornamental orange-red berries in the fall
Light: Full sun to partial sun. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Adapts to most average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. 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: Rounded
Mature Height: 2m (6 ft.)
Mature Spread: 1.5m (5 ft.)
Zone: 3
Feature Characteristics: Attracts Birds, Rabbit Resistant, Dramatic Foliage Colour
Ornamental Features
Flower Colour: Yellow-greenFlowering Time: May - June
Foliage Colour: Green, turning firey red in the fall.
Fruit: Ornamental orange-red berries in the fall
Care
General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.Light: Full sun to partial sun. Best leaf colour in full sun.
Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established.
Soil: Adapts to most average, well-drained soils. Avoid poorly drained, soggy soils. 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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