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) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 12 to 15 feet |
Plant Spread: | 5 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Sharp teeth along leaf petioles. |
Fruit: | Other: Bright green, maturing to yellow and then brown. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Edible Parts: | Leaves Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Other: Clump division |
Pollinators: | Other: Weevil Wind |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Monoecious |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
AndreA33 | On March 10, 2016 | Obtained plant From Madeleine's garden |