Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: New leaves are dark green with yellowish-green spots, fading to lighter, lemon-yellow with age. |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Tiny, bright reddish-orange berry. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Fragrance detected most often in the evening hours. |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All parts of the plant are toxic. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |