| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9a |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 15 (25) feet |
| Plant Spread: | 5 - 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Small, shiny, leathery, dark green, serrated. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Dehiscent Other: 1/4 - 1/2 inch, pinkish to red capsules. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Other: Greenish-white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |
