Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | 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) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 8 to 12 feet or more. |
Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Splashed with shades of green, white and pink. |
Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Maturing to orange and red before dropping. |
Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
Flower Time: | Year Round |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Birds Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |