Family: Lauraceae Laurel
| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5B - 9A |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Massing, specimen |
| Height | 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Leaf color | Green, purple |
| Fruit color | Black |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage |