Has an upright branching pattern with a rounded crown. Moderate rate of growth. They are dark green above and gray below. Also have irregular toothed edges. Fruits appear later as cream colored capsules which open to expose red seeds.
Seeds can be a little messy.
Species does well in wet areas of the landscape. Likes moist well drained soils. Useful as a background tree and lawn tree. Along fence, south side of small pond. Overall size of tree is 25 to 30 with an equal or slightly larger width.