| Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 feet or more. |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Other: Splashed with shades of green, white and pink. |
| Fruiting Time: | Year Round |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Maturing to orange and red before dropping. |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Pollinators: | Birds Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil |
