| Shape | Upright oval form. |
| Propagation | Propagated by stem cuttings, separation of basal suckers from parent plants, or by seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers moist to wet, acidic soils in partial sun to partial shade, but is somewhat adaptable to soils of various pH's and dry soils. |
| Pests | Leaf spot an occasional cosmetic disease problem; virtually no serious pest problems. |
| Habitat | Eastern and the south central United States and southern Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Evergreen, alternate, narrow obovate, and shiny dark green. Margins are entire except for a few sparse serrations near the leaf apex. |
| Flower Description | Dioecious miniature cream-coloured male and female flowers. |
| Fruit Description | If a male pollinator is present, sparse green berries on female shrubs mature to black in September and persist until the following spring. |
| Texture Description | Fine textured. |
