Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Plant Height: | 5-6 feet |
Plant Spread: | 3-4 feet |
Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | White |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies Hummingbirds |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other: All parts of the plant may cause allergic reaction or skin irritation. |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering |