| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Blooms on old wood Other: Flower buds form in late summer |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
