| Plant Habit: | Shrub Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 2-5 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Bright red, fleshy. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Green Yellow |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest Will Naturalize |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: Fruit can take root and form a new plant without having to use its seeds; needs neutral soil pH |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering Other: Easy to root from stem segments |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
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