Wildlife Value
Will grow in dry, rocky areas. High quality plant for wildlife cover and food. The sweet, juicy berries are sought by songbirds and game birds in early summer. Squirrels, rodents, and bears also eat fruit. Whitetail, mule deer, and elk browse twigs and foliage extensively. The shrubby growth provides cover for bird nesting, loafing, and roosting; and animal loafing and bedding. Native to western North America.
| Growth form | ovoid to irregular |
| Crown density | moderate |
| Size | 6' high 5' spread |
| Drought resistance |
fair |
| Cold hardiness | excellent |
| Growth rate | moderate |
| Life span | long |
| Elevation range |
to 9,000 feet |
| Soil conditions |
moist |
| Possible insect problems |
pear slug |
| Possible disease problems |
leaf spots and rust |
| Wildlife value | excellent: big game browse; food value for upland game |
| Seasonal color | not conspicuous |
| Miscellany | native; edible fruit; showy flowers |