| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 6 to 12 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Shiny, dark green with whitish margins. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: Berry-like, ripens to reddish-orange color. |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Green Other: Tubular green petals, long white stamens |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Other: Flowers open from late afternoon to early morning, attracting night active pollinator moths. |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: The sticky orange pulp contains a growth inhibitor and must be removed before sowing or it will slow germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
