| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7A - 8B |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring and Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, ground cover, massing |
| Height | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Spread | 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Black, blue |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |