| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 10B |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Hedge, specimen |
| Height | 5' to 25' / 1.60m to 7.60m |
| Spread | 5' to 25' / 1.60m to 7.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Purple, red |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |