| 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: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Small blue-black berries. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
