Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn
| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, white |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, erosion control, hedge, massing, screen |
| Height | 8' to 25' / 2.40m to 7.60m |
| Spread | 8' to 25' / 2.40m to 7.60m |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |