Evergreen thorny shrub with white spring flowers followed by dense clusters of orange or red autumn berries that persist into winter.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–9 | −28.9 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 6–9 | −18 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Dense thorny structure provides safe nesting habitat for small birds
- Abundant berries through autumn and winter feed thrushes, blackbirds and waxwings
- Excellent against walls and fences — train as an espalier or wall shrub
- Thorns are serious — wear thick gloves to prune
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