Ornamental shrub for rockery, used as an isolated shrub or in hedges.
Deciduous shrub growing up to 6m with white-yellowish flowers. Egg-shaped leaves with a rough stem. The fruits are bright red turning black when ripe.
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Flowering |
Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
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Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Fruit color | Black |
Hardiness | Hardy (-15ºC), No drought resistant |
Plant use | Clump, Game-covers, Gardening, Gravel Garden, Hedge, Honey producing plant, Singular, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Soil - Ph | Alkaline |
Watering | Moderate |
Dig a hole at least two or three times as wide and deep as the root ball. Take out the plant from the container and loosen roots to allow them to spread out in all direction. Cut possible broken roots. Mix the soil extracted with a substrate and fill part of the hole with the mixture obtained. Place the plant in the hole and cover with the remaining mixture. Compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.
Adapts to limestone, fresh and clay soils very well.
It is found in the forests, bushes and clearings. Medicinal properties. The wood is used in furniture and construction.