Flowers are white and have five petals which form in drooping clusters and appear before the leaves in early spring. Flowers ripen into berries which are dark-purplish black in early summer.
| Family | Rose |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | April-May |
| Habitat | This lovely small tree grows in the woodland or along wooded borders. Makes a nice accent plant in a native garden. Does well along stream banks and ponds too. The early blossom provides food for pollinators, birds eat the berries, and the leaves provide fall color. |
| Cycle | Perennial woody |
| Height | 15-25' |
| Leaf Description | Finely toothed, obvate leaves. Turn "peachy" in fall. |
| Soil Type | All Types |
| Light Source | Partial Shade, Sun |
| Location | Woodland |