Family: Lauraceae Laurel
| Type | Tree, shrub |
| USDA Hardiness range | 6A - 9A |
| Exposure | Full shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Green, yellow |
| Bloom time | Spring |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, street tree, woodland garden |
| Height | 6' to 15' / 1.80m to 4.60m |
| Spread | 8' to 15' / 2.40m to 4.60m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Red |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Oval, rounded |
| Attributes and features | Fragrant foliage |