Glossy, dark green leaves emerge with a distinctive waxy sheen. Flat-topped clusters of small, creamy white flowers appear in late spring, attracting bees and pollinators.

A dense, rounded mound of lustrous deep green foliage. By late summer, berry clusters begin developing, starting out green before shifting into shades of pale pink.

A standout season. Berry clusters ripen through deep pink, rose, blue, and purplish-black, with all colors often present at once. Foliage turns rich burgundy-red, making the whole shrub a focal point in the landscape.

A tidy, bare-branched framework with smooth gray-brown stems. Any remaining berries persist into early winter and are quickly taken by birds. The compact, rounded silhouette adds structure to the winter garden.