Family: Rhamnaceae Buckthorn
| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 7B - 9A |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, lavender |
| Bloom time | Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, hedge |
| Height | 10' to 18' / 3.00m to 5.40m |
| Spread | 12' to 18' / 3.60m to 5.40m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling, rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America, naturalizing |