Quick Glance: 
 
Full sun
Not shade tolerant
Prefers moist well drained soils
Wildlife habitat preference for deer, ruffed grouse and cottontail rabbit
 
Species Description: Grows to a height of 20-30’ with a 25’ spread at maturity. Prefers full sun, will not tolerate full shade. Grows best in well drained soils. Produces red berries in Sept. to Oct. The fruit is eaten by many songbirds and wild game birds.
 
Purchase Size:  1-2 ft.
 
For more helpful information on this species, visit the USDA PLANTS Database (https://plants.sc.egov.usda.gov/java/) by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.