Wildlife Value
Good cover for birds and small mammals. Good palatability to game animals. Preferred roosting, loafing, or nesting cover for several songbirds and has general use by many birds for food. A preferred browse for mule deer. Native to western North America.
| Growth form | round to irregular |
| Crown density | moderate |
| Size | 4' high 3' spread |
| Drought resistance |
good |
| Cold hardiness | good |
| Growth rate | rapid |
| Life span | moderate |
| Elevation range |
to 8,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
moist |
| Possible insect problems |
imported currant worm, oyster shell scale |
| Possible disease problems |
blister rust |
| Wildlife value | good: food and browse value; nesting cover |
| Seasonal color | red to orange fall color; showy yellow flowers |
| Miscellany | native; edible fruit is yellow to black |