| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 5A - 7B |
| Exposure | Partial shade or partial sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, erosion control, foundation, hedge, massing, screen, superior hedge, specimen |
| Height | 4' to 8' / 1.20m to 2.40m |
| Spread | 4' to 7' / 1.20m to 2.20m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Semi-evergreen |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |