| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun 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 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 20-30 feet, or more |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control Will Naturalize Useful for timber production |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Stolons and runners |
| Pollinators: | Wind |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monocarpic |
