Compact, evergreen shrub has shiny, deep green foliage and a tidy, clean appearance. Petite, white flowers bloom in spring, followed by dark berries in summer. Valued for its use as a hedge or screen.
Plant with Crape Myrtle
Green Thumb Guide
Thrives in enriched soils with good drainage. Prefers some shade during the hottest part of the day. Feed with a tree and shrub fertilizer in early spring. In late winter to spring, prune to shape.
These characteristics apply to the greater Sacramento area and nearby regions.
Live outside of our area? Please check with your local cooperative extension for the best growing practices in your neck of the woods
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