| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7A - 8B |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, foundation, ground cover, massing |
| Height | 3' to 5' / 1.00m to 1.60m |
| Spread | 19" to 6' / 50cm to 1.80m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| 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 |