| 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 |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 10 to 15 feet but may attain heights to 30 feet. |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Shiny, dark green above, pale greenish-yellow below; new leaves emerge with a bronze tint. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Small red berries maturing to black. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Useful for timber production |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
