Evergreen shrub with a dense, upright habit. Large, shiny, green leaves give year-round interest with bold cream variegation. Showy clusters of white flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by berries. Used as a hedge and often clipped into formal shapes.
Plant with Rose of Sharon
Characteristics
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Landscape Size: 6'-8' tall, 5'-6' wide
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Water Needs: Moderate
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USDA Zone: 7
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Growth Habit: Compact, Upright
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Attributes: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Evergreen, Showy Flowers
See Green Thumb Guide below for region specific information.
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Green Thumb Guide
Grows well in any soil. Spring feeding with a general fertilizer. Looks best when pruned rather than sheared.
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
Visit: UC Cooperative Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Green Thumb Guide
Grows well in any soil. Spring feeding with a general fertilizer. Looks best when pruned rather than sheared.
These characteristics apply to the North Texas 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
Visit: Texas A&M Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
Visit: National County Extension Offices (Opens in new window)
