Plant type: deciduous perennial low growing shrub
Height: 2-8’
Light requirements: full sun-light shade
Moisture requirements: dry well-drained
Bloom time: March-April
Bloom color: white to light yellow
Fruiting & fall color
It is useful for windbreaks and because of the strong root development, for erosion control. Skunkbush fruits persist through fall and winter providing food for birds and small mammals. Skunkbush also may form dense thickets providing good hiding and nesting cover for small birds and mammals.
Photo credit: Jesse Rorabaugh (image 1), Jason Leduc (image 2), Marek (image 3), Tyler M (image 4 & 5)
Plant type: deciduous perennial low growing shrub
Height: 2-8’
Light requirements: full sun-light shade
Moisture requirements: dry well-drained
Bloom time: March-April
Bloom color: white to light yellow
Fruiting & fall color
It is useful for windbreaks and because of the strong root development, for erosion control. Skunkbush fruits persist through fall and winter providing food for birds and small mammals. Skunkbush also may form dense thickets providing good hiding and nesting cover for small birds and mammals.
Photo credit: Jesse Rorabaugh (image 1), Jason Leduc (image 2), Marek (image 3), Tyler M (image 4 & 5)