Evergreen shrub or small tree provides year-round interest with deep green glossy leaves. Small, fragrant flowers are followed by vibrant, burgundy-red berries fall through winter. Use as a specimen piece, wind break, or privacy screen.
Plant with Azalea
Characteristics
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Landscape Size: 8'-15' tall, 5'-10' wide
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Light Requirement: Full Sun or Morning Sun/Afternoon Shade
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Water Needs: Low
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USDA Zone: 7a
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Growth Habit: Upright, Mounding
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Attributes: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Evergreen, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Ornamental Fruit, Waterwise
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
Visit: National County Extension Offices
Green Thumb Guide
Performs best in enriched, well draining soil. Apply a tree and shrub fertilizer in spring. Prune annually to maintain desired shape.
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