| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 feet (2-4 m) up to 20 feet (6 m) |
| Flower Time: | Other: Seasonal. |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. Viability declines if seeds are allowed to dry. Soak overnight in distilled water and plant. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets |
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