Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 4 to 8 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3 to 4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: green, with rose to pink variegation |
Fruit: | Other: Small, round, fleshy berry |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Green Other: Greenish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late summer or early fall Fall Late fall or early winter Winter |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Will Naturalize |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Other: Division of suckers |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |