| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7b |
| Plant Height: | 5 to 6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) |
| Plant Spread: | 5 to 6 feet (1.5-1.8 m) |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Fruiting Time: | Other: 'Castle Gold' is a female variety and a male variety like 'Castle Wall' must be planted nearby in order for fruit to form. |
| Flowers: | Showy Blooms on old wood |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 26,926, Can PBRAF |
| Parentage: | Sport of: Conapri |
| carpathiangirl | On August 29, 2018 | Obtained plant 3 in. pot |
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