| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 30 - 40 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control Useful for timber production |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
