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A LITTLE MORE LIFE

Squashberry

Viburnum edule

Native flowers and red fruit bring seasonal interest to a cool woodland garden.

Arthur Chapman · CC BY 2.0

MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME

A spot to thrive.

Use moist, drained soil; hot, dry climates are poor fits and mature size varies widely.

Sunlight: Part sun & shade
Soil moisture: Average moisture
Mature size: 2–12 ft tall · Spread not specified
Season of interest: White flowers & red berries
Local climate: Cold hardy to USDA zone 5; upper zone not specified.
Garden role: A berry-bearing woodland shrub

Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0

ONE GOOD SWAP

Instead of heavenly bamboo.

Nandina domestica

Try squashberry for a berry-bearing woodland shrub.

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Photo credits & licenses

Squashberry: Arthur Chapman · CC BY 2.0
Heavenly bamboo: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0

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