| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade 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 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 3 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Malodorous Variegated Broadleaf Other: Glossy green with lime green margins that mature to golden-yellow in summer. |
| Fruit: | Dehiscent |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Suitable Locations: | Topiary |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 22,328; CPBR 4,595 Goes Dormant |
| Parentage: | Sport of: Winter Gem |
