The flower petals are small and the berries won't drop off and make a mess, so this shrub can be placed near a patio or walkway without creating extra maintenance...other than trimming back wayward branches from time to time. And giving it room to spread out so it doesn't encroach on foot traffic areas will keep this chore to a minimum.
The leaves and berries contain toxins and ingesting them can harm people and pets, so keep this in mind when choosing a place to plant.