Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic Dry Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4-15 feet |
Plant Spread: | 8-12 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated Broadleaf Other: Glossy green with cream to white blotches |
Fruit: | Edible to birds Other: 1 to 1.5 inch cylindrical sticky dark brownish-purple fruits with 5 vertical ribs. |
Flowers: | Inconspicuous Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant Salt tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |