Plant: spreading shrub to 8', often sheared much smaller.

Origin: eastern North America

Zone: 4 - 8

Flowers: hawthorn-like, white clusters in spring. Berries in autumn persist into winter.

Foliage: glossy oval leaves turn into a rainbow of yellows, oranges, reds, and maroons in autumn

Culture: full sun to part shade. Best fall color in sun. Moist, slightly acidic soil is preferred, but very tolerant. Agricultural cultivars are used to make healthy juice blends.