? Sapphireberry (Symplocos paniculata) 1-2 year old seedling 4-8 inches tall. Saphireberry is a deciduous large rounded shrub or low-branching small tree in the Symplocaceae family native to Asia. This multistemmed plant grows slowly to 10 to 20 feet tall and wide becoming wide-spreading and twiggy with age. USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 4a-8b ? It can grow in a variety of conditions, however, for the best results, grow in a sunny location with moist acidic soil. Plant two or more trees together for cross-pollination and to promote production of the showy blue fruits which are enjoyed by birds. ? This deciduous shrub can retain its leaves in the winter, however, they will be withered. Prune in the late winter being careful not to remove too many flower buds as this plant flowers on second year wood. Red and yellow dye can be made from the leaves and bark. ? Your order will arrive in good condition, if any issues occur with the item while it is on the way to you, contact us very same day with describing the issue and attach pictures of the issue so we can see it.