| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 6-15 feet but usually shorter |
| Plant Spread: | 6-15 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Edible to birds Dehiscent Other: Large spherical, bumpy reddish-green 3-valved capsule, each valve containing a single seed. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
