| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | 4 - 8 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Dark green, purple reverse; leaves not as serrated as other cultivars. |
| Fruit: | Other: Small black berries. |
| Fruiting Time: | Late winter or early spring Winter |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | Green |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Fall |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Suitable for miniature gardens |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
![Location: Frisco Tx
Date: 2013-03-20
In a 4\" pot](/pics/2013-03-20/pniksch/b8f9ea-250.jpg "Location: Frisco Tx
Date: 2013-03-20
In a 4\\" pot")
| lemonFresh | On September 30, 2018 | Obtained plant |
