| Plant Habit: | Shrub Vine |
| 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 30 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Leaves emerge light green and darken with age. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Small obovoid green drupes mature to red. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Late spring or early summer Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Uses: | Culinary Herb Medicinal Herb |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves |
| Eating Methods: | Cooked |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
