Actaea pachypoda

white baneberry, dolls eyes (Actaea alba)

After the fluffy, white flowers fade in early spring, a truly unique fruit follows. White baneberries mature as named, pure white with a distinctive black "eye" on the fruit tip. Whether the full effect charms or disconcerts, this woodland statement piece is always a lively conversation-starter.

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Height: 12-24 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Fruit
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Landscape Use
• Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• White Fruit
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


white baneberry - Actaea pachypoda from Native Plant Trust
Photo by Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust
white baneberry - Actaea pachypoda from Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
white baneberry - Actaea pachypoda from Native Plant Trust
Photo by Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
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