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Red Baneberry

Actaea Rubra

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Overview

Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands. It features delicate, fern-like foliage and dense clusters of small white flowers in spring, maturing to bright red berries by late summer. The plant typically grows 1.5 to 3 feet tall with a similar spread. Caution: its alluring berries are toxic if ingested. Ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater HighZones 3–7Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 to 3 feet, image 83

Culture

Sun: Deep Shade, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Ranunculaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — perennial with white blooms; following the flowering period

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — the true spectacle begins as the plant produces vivid red berries; <br><br>The foliage of Red Baneberry is a lush, image 66

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The berries offer a striking contrast against the verdant foliage but are toxic if ingested

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — creating a delicate texture

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 to 3 feet; maturing to

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — This woodland plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8, favoring dappled sunlight to full shade

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8; these blooms are not only visually appealing but also attract

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — fern-like foliage and dense clusters of small white flowers in spring; creating a delicate texture

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — so they should be kept away from children and pets.<br><br>For landscape designs

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — creating a delicate texture; perennial with white blooms, image 86

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — and consistently achieves a moderate growth to reach a mature height and spread of approximately 1.5 to 3 feet, image 58

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — creating a delicate texture; perennial with white blooms

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — each about 1/3 to 1/2 inch in diameter

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — especially in dry periods

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — The berries offer a striking contrast against the verdant foliage but are toxic if ingested; white flowers in the, image 68

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — the true spectacle begins as the plant produces vivid red berries; <br><br>The foliage of Red Baneberry is a lush deep green

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — This woodland plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8, favoring dappled sunlight to full shade; or alongside ferns and

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Ideal for adding color to shaded areas in USDA zones 3-8; these blooms are not only visually appealing but also, image 56

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — maturing to bright red berries by late summer; the berries offer a striking contrast against the verdant foliage but, image 53

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Red Baneberry (Actaea rubra) is a shade-tolerant perennial native to North American woodlands; the plant typically, image 76

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — <br><br>The foliage of Red Baneberry is a lush deep green

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — Following the flowering period; fern-like foliage and dense clusters of small white flowers in spring

Red Baneberry (Actaea Rubra) — with compound leaves that are finely divided into toothed leaflets; each about 1/3 to 1/2 inch in diameter

Photographs by 12 contributors

Superior National Forest, CC BY 2.0 · source
Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
mark byzewski, CC BY 2.0 · source
Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Anneli Salo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Homer Edward Price, CC BY 2.0 · source
Arthur Chapman from Australia, CC BY 2.0 · source
Mike Baird, CC BY 2.0 · source
Gerry from Fort St. John, BC,…, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Dan McKay from Winnipeg, Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source

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