White Baneberry

Actaea Pachypoda

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Overview

White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda), also known as 'Doll's Eyes,' is a North American perennial reaching heights of 1.5-2.5 feet. It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, fertile soil. Notable for its striking white berries on thick red pedicels after spring blooming, the plant is toxic and best suited for woodland gardens away from children and pets. Its foliage adds texture to shade gardens. Zones 3-8.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 3–8Climate Temperate

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Notable for its striking white berries on thick red pedicels after spring blooming

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — also known as 'Doll's Eyes,' is a North American perennial reaching heights of 1.5-2.5 feet

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — presents a unique and mystical element to any garden

$White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — white fruit that gives it the common name "Doll\'s Eyes." This North American perennial thrives in U.S$

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — the plant is toxic and best suited for woodland gardens away from children and pets

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: High, Medium
USDA zones: 3–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 1.5–2.5 Ft.
Mature width: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — It thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, fertile soil

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda)

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Notable for its striking white berries on thick red pedicels after spring blooming

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — also known as 'Doll's Eyes,' is a North American perennial reaching heights of 1.5-2.5 feet

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — presents a unique and mystical element to any garden

$White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — white fruit that gives it the common name "Doll\'s Eyes." This North American perennial thrives in U.S$

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — the plant is toxic and best suited for woodland gardens away from children and pets

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — White baneberry flourishes in rich

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Its foliage adds texture to shade gardens

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — well-drained soil and prefers a spot with partial to full shade

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — which can reach up to 6 inches in length

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — terminal clusters called racemes

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — Actaea pachypoda produces small white flowers on dense

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — making it ideal for areas under trees or on the cooler

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — north-facing sides of buildings.<br><br>In spring

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — offering a striking contrast.<br><br>However

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — the flowers give way to the distinctly eye-catching fruit - pearl-like berries with a contrasting black dot

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — reminiscent of the pupil of an eye

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — These berries are perched atop thick

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — a critical point to note if the landscape is accessible to children or pets

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — The foliage comprises compound leaves with toothed leaflets

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — deep green texture throughout the growing season

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — every part of this plant is highly toxic if ingested

White Baneberry (Actaea Pachypoda) — white flowers in the garden

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