Quick Glance: 
 
Native to Michigan
Shade tolerant
Full sun
Prefers moist well drained soils
Winter-bearing seed holders provide seed/fruit when snow covers normal food sources of birds and other wildlife
 
Species Description: Prefers rich moist soils, grows 4-12’, used for erosion control on moist sites, prefers full sun, shade tolerant, but slow-growing in shade, flowers June-July, fruit is purplish black with red juice. Loved by songbirds, upland game birds, and small mammals. Great for making pies, jellies, and wine.
 
Purchase Size: 2-3 ft.
 
For more helpful information on this species, visit the USDA PLANTS Database (https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/java/) by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.