| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | 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 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 5 to 12 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 5 to 12 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Variegated green and gold |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Red |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Salt tolerant |
| Pollinators: | Bees |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
