| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | White |
| Bloom time | Spring through Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation, hedge, massing, specimen |
| Height | 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 5' to 8' / 1.60m to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green, variegated, yellow |
| Fruit color | Black, purple |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage |