| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 10 to 30 feet, possibly to 50 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 10 to 12 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Petioles with sharp spines. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/2 to 1 inch round, green, turning grayish-blue to purplish-black when ripe |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
