Evergreen shrub has a compact, dense growth habit. Green lacy leaves turn reddish-purple in sunny or cold weather. Small white flowers appear in spring or summer, followed by sprays of red berries. Use as semi-opaque screen, hedge or accent plant.
Plant with Mock Orange 'Wheeler's Dwarf'
Green Thumb Guide
Performs best in enriched, well draining soil. Apply a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring. To promote dense growth, prune back about one-third of foliage annually in spring.
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
Performs best in enriched, well draining soil. Apply a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring. To promote dense growth, prune back about one-third of foliage annually in spring.
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)
