| Type | Shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red |
| Bloom time | Year 'round |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, standard, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 10' to 15' / 3.00m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, needles or needle-like |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Rounded, vase |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |