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Mitchella repens

partridgeberry

Partridgeberry is an inconspicuous, slow-growing groundcover striking berries-- tiny red sparks that last long into winter, complementing the tiny evergreen leaves and giving the forest floor some color during winter months.

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Height: 1-2 in
Spread: 10-14 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Part Shade
Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Wet
Ecoregion
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
Summer Fruit
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Edible
Landscape Use
Naturalize
Specimen
Groundcover
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Red Fruit
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


partridgeberry - Mitchella repens from Native Plant Trust
partridgeberry - Mitchella repens from Native Plant Trust
partridgeberry - Mitchella repens from Native Plant Trust