| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial 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 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Fruit is poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
