| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet, possibly 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Semi-evergreen to deciduous in cold winter climates. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Pink capsules |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Greenish-white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Pollution Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
