| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled 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 5b -26.1 °C (-15 °F) to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | 6 - 8 feet |
| Plant Spread: | 4 - 6 feet |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Variegated |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Uses: | Provides winter interest |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Other Beneficial Insects |
| Toxicity: | Fruit is poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Tip |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Miscellaneous: | Dioecious |
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