Flat-topped clusters of white, five-petaled flowers with pink anthers are followed by persistent, blackish-purple berries.
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Season Bloom | May |
| Habitat | Small, mound-shaped shrub with slender, multiple stems and reddish-brown bark. Very flood tolerant. Suckers profusely. Intermediate food source for birds. Found in lowlands; bogs; dunes and bluffs. |
| Cycle | |
| Height | 3-6' |
| Leaf Description | Glossy, dark green foliage turns crimson-red in fall. |
| Soil Type | Wet |
| Light Source | Partial Shade |
| Location | Shoreline, Rain Garden |
