| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7B - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, lavender, white |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, espalier, pollard, standard, specimen |
| Height | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Blue, green |
| Fruit color | Black |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, vase |
| Attributes and features | Fragrant foliage, invasive |