| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | 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 8b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 - 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Green and yellow. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Small, bright red berries. |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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