| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Specimen |
| Height | 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m |
| Spread | 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Black, red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |