| Type | Shrub | 
| USDA Hardiness range | 7B - 11 | 
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun | 
| Bloom color | Pink, purple | 
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer | 
| Water needs | Wet | 
| Height | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m | 
| 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 | Red | 
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline | 
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy | 
| Form | Vase | 
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |