Other common names
European ground cherry, ground cherry, steppe cherry
Shrubs
A small, suckering shrub 1-2m high and wide, with slender branches and deep green, shiny, scalloped-edged foliage turning brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn. Produces small, white flowers in late spring, sometimes followed by very acidic, dark red fruit. Often grown as a top-worked standard, producing a neat, mop-headed tree in various sizes
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1-1.5 metres
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres