This evergreen shrub is easily grown in moist, acidic, well-drained soil with plenty of sun. Red berries are persistent in winter and great for wildlife as well as Christmas wreaths. Male and female individuals are needed to produce the berries.
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Cultivation Status
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Exposure
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Soil Moisture
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Ecoregion
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(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone |
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(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens |
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(58) Northeastern Highlands |
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Ornamental Interest
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Summer Fruit |
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Winter Interest and/or Evergreen |
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Spring Bloom |
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Attracts Wildlife
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Attracts Bees |
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Attracts Songbirds |
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Other Pollinators/Wildlife |
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Host Plant |
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Tolerance
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Salt Tolerant |
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Deer/Rabbit Resistant |
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Additional Attributes
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Dioecious (fruits only on female plants) |
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Landscape Use
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Specimen |
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Hedge/screening |
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Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
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