| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 3-5 feet; sometimes may reach 6 feet in ideal conditions |
| Plant Spread: | 3-5 feet (does sucker) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Groundcover |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide darkness |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
