Flower Notes:
White (Pendulous, fragrant, and silvery white flowers that bloom in May)
Foliage Notes:
Green (Leaves are bright green above and silvery-green beneath; no fall color)
Fruit Notes:
Red (Small red berries that hug the stem )
Soil Notes:
Widely adapted to a variety of soils and environments
Diagnostic Characteristics:
Leaves (2-4" long by 0.75-1.5" wide) are alternate, simple, elliptic to oblong, and bright green above and silvery-green beneath. Stems are covered with brown lenticels and can have spines.