| Type | Tree, shrub, groundcover |
| USDA Hardiness range | 8A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink, white |
| Bloom time | Spring and Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Container, erosion control |
| Height | 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m |
| Spread | 5' to 15' / 1.60m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen |
| Bloom attributes | Attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Prostrate, rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive |