Moose Jaw, SK (Zone 3b) | September 2006 | neutral
According to Advanced Tree Technology (who is a vendor of the above) :
This is an excellent deciduous shrub for screening ...Read Moreup to 10 to 1ft. high. It grows to a width of 8 ft. with very dense growth of up to 3 feet per year in full sun or part shade. The American Cranberry Bush has showy white flowers in spring followed by red berries in fall and winter. These berries hang through mid winter, making excellent bird feed. This shrub has very few insect problems and prefers good, well-drained soil. For best growth, provide supplemental water during drought periods. For a solid screen, plant bushes 2 to 3 ft. apart.
This plant is one of my favorites. White spring flowers, gorgeous maroon fall color, clusters of deep red berries that stay all winter an...Read Mored look great in the snow. The berries attract birds in the early spring. Best to mulch around the plant as it likes its roots to stay cool, and water this shrub during dry periods, doesn't do well in drought . Other than that, an easy care plant.
According to Advanced Tree Technology (who is a vendor of the above) :
This is an excellent deciduous shrub for screening ...Read More
My experience with this plant is that it looks nice for some years but is very prone to borer which will diminish it .
This plant is one of my favorites. White spring flowers, gorgeous maroon fall color, clusters of deep red berries that stay all winter an...Read More