CULTURAL CONDITIONS

Plant Min Zone: 3a

Plant Max Zone: 9a

Sunlight: All Day Full Sun, Full Sun

Water / Rainfall: Very Low, Low, Average

Soil Quality: Poor, Average

FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE

Bloom Season: None

Flower Color: None

Berry / Fruit Color: None

Spring Foliage Color: Bluish Green

Summer Foliage Color: Bluish Green

Fall Foliage Color: Purplish Green, Purple

Evergreen Foliage: Yes

Winter Interest: Yes

Scented Flowers: No

PLANT TOLERANCES

Drought Tolerance: High

Wet-Feet Tolerance: Low

Humidity Tolerance: Medium

Wind Tolerance: High

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

GROWTH AND MAINTENANCE

Height: 0.5' - 1'

Width: 4' - 6'

Growth Rate: Medium

Service Life: Very Long: 10-20 years

Maintenance Need: Medium

Spreading Potential: Low

Yearly Trimming Tips: Trim Evergreen Shrub Yearly in Spring or Summer to Desired Size: Not Grown for Flowers or Fruit.

PLANT USES AND LIMITATIONS

Plant Grouping Size: Medium Grouping of 5-10, Mass Planting of 10 or more

Best Side of House: South Exposure, West Exposure

Extreme Planting Locations: Survives Under Roof Overhang, Survives Severe Drought, Tolerates Extreme Heat, Top of Retaining Wall Locations, Resistant to Rabbits

Ornamental Features: Exceptional / Colorful Foliage

Special Landscape Uses: None

Possible Pest Problems: Root Rot Disease, Foliage Disease, Nematoads / Worms

Plant Limitations: Overused in the Landscape, Needs Frequent Pruning / Trimming