| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 13 to 16 feet (4-5 m) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Long, strap-shaped leaves are three to six feet in lenght and 8 inches wide. |
| Fruit: | Other: Small, spherical bluish-purple berries. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Purple White Other: Greenish-white to purplish-brown |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
