| General Description | A rather small shrub that produces fruits that many enjoy. It is a very common native plant. It is found from Newfoundland to Saskatchewan south to North Carolina as well as Michigan and Minnesota.
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| ID Characteristic | Alternate, simple leaves, slightly white underside leaf, shiny dark green in the summer and reddish purple hues in the autumn.
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| Shape | Box shaped ground cover. |
| Landscape | A novelty ground cover that can be quite elegant.
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| Pests | No notable pest or diseases.
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| Habitat | Usually found in bogs or low lying wet areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Yellowish brown stems that grow in all directions from the crown of the plant.
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| Leaf Description | Simple leaves in an alternate arrangement. They are 3-5 mm and shiny green in the summer turning reddish purple in the autumn. |
| Flower Description | Pink flowers are about 8mm across and not very ornamental.
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| Fruit Description | Red berries that ripen in September or October; they are 1-2 cm in length. |
| Colour Description | Shiny green leaves turning a reddish purple colour in the autumn.
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| Texture Description | Fine during every season.
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