| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 15-18 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 12-15 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Evergreen Broadleaf Other: New leaves with reddish hues, turning glossy green and maturing to reddish-purple in fall. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 3/4 to 1 inch globose drupes, green maturing to red. |
| Fruiting Time: | Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
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