Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 feet (1.2-1.8 m) |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet (1.2-1.8 m) |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Fragrant Other: Male |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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