| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | 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) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 feet, possibly 8-10 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4-6 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: Shades of coppery bronze, green, purple and orange |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Pink Other: Catkins of small pink flowers |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Suitable as Annual |
| Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
