| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| 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 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 15 to 60 feet or more |
| Plant Spread: | 20 to 25 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Stiff, to 15 feet in lenght with sharp spines at base. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Oval orange drupe, each containing a single large seed. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
