Habitat

Ecozone(s):

Taiga Plains
Boreal Shield
Atlantic Maritime
Mixedwood Plains
Boreal Plains
Prairies
Pacific Maritime
Montane Cordillera
Hudson Plains

Natural Habitat(s):

Woodland (35-60% cover)
Savannah (25-35% cover)
Forest Edge

Habitat Garden(s):

Hedgerow / Thicket / Windbreak / Screening
Prairie/Meadow

Erosion Control? Yes

Characteristics

Growing Conditions

* Plant Type:

Shrub

Moisture Requirements: Dry, Normal, Moist

Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade

Soil Requirements: Clay, Sand, Loam

Temperature Zone:

Evergreen?

No

Average Height:

100 to 200 cm

Tolerances:

Drought Tolerant

Flower Info

Fruit/Seed Info

Showy flowers?

No

Showy fruit/seeds?

Yes

Bloom time:

Jun to Jul

Edible for humans?

Yes

Flower Colour(s):

White/Cream

Fruit/Seed Colour(s):

Red

Miscellaneous

Uses

Fragrant Flowers?

No

Urban Oasis, Stewards in the City, and Eco Superior are specific Evergreen programs that some plants are used in.

Fragrant Foliage?

No

Program & Other Uses:

Dyes
Culinary
Aboriginal

Fall colours?

No

Distinctive bark?

No

Poisonous to humans?

No

Thorns or prickles?

Yes

Attracts wildlife?

Birds
Butterflies

Larval host for:

Provincial tree/flower?

Plant Watch species?

No

Interesting Tidbits

References

Fruit - raw or cooked in pies, preserves etc. (F. Chittendon.)

Young shoots - harvested as they emerge through the ground in the spring, peeled and eaten raw or cooked like asparagus. (Harrington. H. D.)

The leaves and twigs are used as a tea substitute. (Yanovsky. E.)

A purple to dull blue dye is obtained from the fruit. (Grae. I.)

NatureServe

USDA PLANTS Database

Shrubs of Ontario
Soper, J.H. and M.L. Heimburger
ROM
1982
ISBN 0-88854-283-6

Denise Philippe
Evergreen