| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Summer and Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, espalier, pollard, screen, standard, specimen |
| Height | 6' to 12' / 1.80m to 3.60m |
| Spread | 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, invasive |