Plant Habit: | Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full 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: | 6 - 8 feet, possibly 10 feet. |
Plant Spread: | Clump forming, 3 - 6 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Small berry-like fruits, mature to reddish-orange. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White Other: Creamy-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: Seeds contain oxalic acid which may be a skin irritant; gloves should be worn when handling seed. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Days to germinate: 30 - 60 days |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |