Family: Fagaceae Beech
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7B - 10B |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, massing, screen, specimen, woodland garden |
| Height | 6' to 9' / 1.80m to 2.80m |
| Spread | 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, native to North America |