| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 3-8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 2-3 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: Leaf colors are a combination of green, red, yellow, orange and dark maroon. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Summer |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: Seeds |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Child plants: | one child plant |
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