Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001240
11/12/99
Rhodotypos scandens--Black Jetbead
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Height: 5 ft Spread: 8 ft Form: spreading
Type: deciduous shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: white
Fruit: black
Comments: Jetbead (Vis. 1) is not an outstanding ornamental
but is tolerant of most light exposures, shade and clay.
Frequent pruning is suggested. The white (Vis. 2) flowers
consist of four petals and are produced in mid-spring, then
intermittently through the summer. The seeds are shiny
and black and are not readily seen at a distance.
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