| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 12 - 24 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 6 - 10 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Fruiting Time: | Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
| Awards and Recognitions: | Other: RHS Plants for Pollinators |
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