| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: New leaves emerge pinkish-red, maturing to lime green in summer, then red in fall. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Black drupes |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
