Site Requirements: Sun
to light shade; range of soil types
Height: 8
to 20 feet
Width: 5
to 10 feet
Texture: Medium
Form: Upright,
dense rounded, spreading shrub
Flower/Fruit: Small,
dull white flowers in spring; 0.2 to 0.3" bright to dull
red berries in clusters of 3 to 8; heavy production without
pollination; persist into winter
Foliage: Alternate,
simple, olive-green leaves; 2 to 3" long; small, single
terminal spine; margins are usually smooth
Comments: Drought
and heat tolerant; use as a small tree or hedge; flowers attract
bees
