| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4-5 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-5 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed(s) from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
