| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 5 to 16 feet (1.5-5 m) |
| Plant Spread: | 5 to 16 feet (1.5-5 m) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Topiary |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Suitable for forage |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
