| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5B - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, lavender |
| Bloom time | Spring and Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, erosion control, hedge, massing, rock garden, screen |
| Height | 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m |
| Spread | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Black |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval, rounded |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |