| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) 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 8b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 3 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Variegations of dark green, light green and yellow with sharp spines. |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Bright red berries. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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