White Baneberry
Distinctive woodland perennial reaching 30-90 cm tall. Features twice-compound leaves and clusters of small white flowers followed by striking white berries with black spots. Grows from thick rootstock in rich, moist woodland soils and shade. Forms small colonies very slowly. Highly toxic but architecturally striking. Suitable for woodland gardens as specimen plant. Native to eastern North America.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: White
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Sun Requirements: Part-Shade to Shade
Moisture: Moist-Drained
Phenology: Emerges from rootstock April-May. Compound leaves reach full size by May. Dense clusters of small white flowers appear May-June. Distinctive white berries with black spots develop July-August, persisting into fall. Leaves turn yellow and drop October.
Wildlife Value: Berries occasionally eaten by birds (though toxic to mammals); provides unique architectural interest and fall display; important component of rich forest ecosystems
Habit Over Time: Grows as individual plants from rootstock. May produce occasional offsets creating very small colonies over time. Distinctive white berries with black spots provide striking fall display.
Height: Medium (1-3 feet)