| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, erosion control, foundation, hedge, massing |
| Height | 4' to 6' / 1.20m to 1.80m |
| Spread | 36" to 8' / 90cm to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, fragrant foliage, invasive |