• Description: Medium sized deciduous shrub that grows up to 1.8m tall. Partially self-fertile; fruiting is better with multiple varieties.
  • Habitat: Grows in hardiness zones 4-9. Tolerates most soil conditions ranging from sand to clay or acidic, alkaline and salty. Does well in full sun or partial shade.
  • Edibility: Bears fruit after 2-3 years. Blooms in spring and berries are ready in summer. The berries are rich in vitamin A, C and E as well as essential fatty acids.
  • Fun Fact: Great pollinator species. Fixes nitrogen for itself which allows it to grow in poor soils, and makes it a great companion plant.

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