CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 4a

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: Part Sun, Shade

Water / Rainfall: Average, High

Soil Quality: Rich

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Fall, Winter

Flower Color: Orange, Red, Bronze

Berry / Fruit Color: Brown-Beige

Spring Foliage Color: Green

Summer Foliage Color: Green

Fall Foliage Color: Yellow, Gold

Evergreen Foliage: No

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: Yes

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low, Medium

Humidity Tolerance: High

Wind Tolerance: Low

Poor Soil Tolerance: Clay Soils, Sandy Soils, Acidic Soil (low PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 5' - 8'

Width: 5' - 8'

Growth Rate: Slow

Service Life: Long: 5-10 years

Maintenance Need: Low

Spreading Potential: Medium

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Shrub to Desired Size in Spring: Blooms on Old Wood in Winter.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Specimen Planting of 1-3, Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: East Exposure, North Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Bright Winter Color

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Rabbits, Beetles, Foliage Disease

Plant Limitations: Susceptible to Iron Chlorosis, Needs Regular Irrigation, Needs Thick Winter Mulch