Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 1-3 meters (3-10 feet) |
Plant Spread: | 1-1.2 or more meters (3-4 or more feet) |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Silvery green leaves with a silvery white margin. |
Fruit: | Dehiscent |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Topiary |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Resistances: | Pollution Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
Pollinators: | Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |