Plant Habit: | Tree Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 6-25 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Green with creamy-yellow stripes and finely serrated margins. |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Xeriscapic Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Erosion control |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Pollution Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |