| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 10B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, hedge, massing, rock garden, screen |
| Height | 4' to 9' / 1.20m to 2.80m |
| Spread | 5' to 10' / 1.60m to 3.00m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Black |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval, rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |