| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
| Plant Height: | 10 to 15 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Grayish-green with irregular creamy white margins. |
| Fruit: | Other: 3-valved green capsules, maturing to brown and containing several, showy red seeds. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Aging to creamy yellow. |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
