Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6-13 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Other: Lance shape, green with purple tinge and light green circular patches. |
Fruit: | Showy Other: Clusters of 1 inch fleshy orange drupes. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Uses: | Medicinal Herb |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Various insects |