| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| 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) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
| Plant Height: | 8-12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 8-12 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Red drupes ripen to black. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Other: Fruit often persists through December. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Up to 6 inch wide flat cyme with pink buds opening to creamy-white flowers. |
| Bloom Size: | 5"-6" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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