Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn
| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 10B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, screen, standard, specimen |
| Height | 6' to 18' / 1.80m to 5.40m |
| Spread | 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m |
| 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 | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |