CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3b

Plant Max Zone: 8a

Sunlight: Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Average

Soil Quality: Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: Spring

Flower Color: White

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Dark Green

Summer Foliage Color: Dark Green

Fall Foliage Color: Dark Green

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Low, Medium

Wind Tolerance: Medium, High

Poor Soil Tolerance: Alkaline Soils (high PH)

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.5' - 0.75'

Width: 1' - 1.5'

Growth Rate: Slow

Service Life: Short: 1-3 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Perennial Only if Winter-Kill Occurs.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Small Grouping of 3-5

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure, East Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Long Lasting Fall Color, Bright Winter Color, Emerges Early in Spring, Multiple Seasons of Interest, Fine Texture

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease, Foliage Disease, Weed Competition

Plant Limitations: Needs Excellent Drainage, Environmental Stress / Decline, May get Occasional Winter-kill, Unpleasant Smelling Flowers / Foliage