Actaea pachypoda - P9

Description
The White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) is a bushy, clump-forming perennial that produces creamy white flowers arranged in clusters from May to June. The flowers develop into decorative, white fruits in July. Its pinnate leaves are medium green in colour. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually grows to a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The White baneberry is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Actaea alba, Actaea rubra f. neglecta.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the White baneberry are medium green, pinnate.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The White baneberry has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Actaea pachypoda forms clusters of creamy white flowers from May.

Fruit
The white, round fruits of Actaea pachypoda are particularly decorative. These appear from July.

Interesting facts
Actaea pachypoda is slightly poisonous.

Use
Woody border, undergrowth, shrub bed, rose garden

Stems
White baneberry is characterised by its red stems.