Ornamental shrub for edges, hedges and slopes. Like all species of the genus the fruits remain in the plant all winter long.
Evergreen 1 to 3m tall shrub with little white flowers. Oval-acute leaves. Orange-red berries.
Prefers deep, fertile soils.
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| Plantation | 
| Climate Zone | Temperate areas, Temperate continental | 
|---|---|
| Flower colour | White | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Foliage color | Autumn | 
| Hardiness | Hardy (-5ºC), No drought resistant | 
| Plant use | Edges, Gardening, Greencover, Groundcover, Honey producing plant, Screen | 
| Soil - Moisture | Moist | 
| Soil - Ph | Neutral | 
| Soil - Type | Loam | 
| Stratification | Yes | 
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |