| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 12 to 35 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 25 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf Other: In colder regions plants will die back in winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Other: Rarely seen flowers are cream to tan in color |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
