| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Small, spherical red berries |
| Fruiting Time: | Summer |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Flowers may have a slight pink tinge |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Tolerates dry shade Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. Sap may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
