| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 15 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: Glossy green, 4 1/4 inches long and 2 1/4 inches wide with prominent marginal spines. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Creamy greenish-white |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Suitable Locations: | Espalier |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
