Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 14 feet |
Plant Spread: | 10 to 15 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Semi-evergreen Fragrant |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Small round berries, pale yellow and darkening with maturity |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Lavender Purple |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |