Description A much-branched, globular-shaped shrub, 6-12 ft. Foliage turns a variety of colors through the seasons Nodding, greenish-white, pink tinged, bell-shaped flowers. Greenish to blue-black berries often have a whitish bloom.

Flower May - June

Site Preference Dry, open woods; floodplain thickets

Native Distribution Maine to s. Indiana & Missouri, s. to Florida & Texas

Exposure Preference Shade to partial shade.

Soil Preference Moist to droughty, acid soils. pH 4-6.5.

Wildlife Value Birds and mammals eat berries.

Comments Susceptible to chlorosis due to alkalinity. This is a variable species, due, most likely, to hybridization with other species.