| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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: | 6 feet to 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 8 feet to 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous Fragrant Other: Female |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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