Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry Mesic Dry |
Soil pH Preferences: | Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | 15 to 25 feet |
Plant Spread: | 15 to 25 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds Other: red drupes formed in clusters, turning black when ripe |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree Xeriscapic |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Medicinal Herb Will Naturalize |
Edible Parts: | Sap |
Eating Methods: | Culinary Herb/Spice |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |