| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 16-45 feet |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: 1/2 to 1 inch green drupes ripen to yellow or red and are borne singly or in pairs in the leaf axils. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Uses: | Shade Tree Medicinal Herb Vegetable |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Provide light Days to germinate: 10-30 days Depth to plant seed: Surface sow, covering with a thin layer of soil |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
