Full sun to light shade. Good as specimen tree or in shrub border. Limited wildlife value. Deciduous shrub with open habit, often wider than high. Fragrant, white flowers in late spring-early summer.
Fruit is a dark blue berry in late summer-fall.
Fall color is yellow. Prefers moist, fertile soils and full sun. Excellent specimen tree or in groups, borders or near large buildings. Limited wildlife value. Small deciduous tree with flat topped crown.