This compact, easy care, multi-stemmed, dense mounded, evergreen shrub grows to a mature height and width of 2-3 feet.
It is known for its soft, dark green, glossy foliage with a fine texture, and it produces small white flowers in spring and black berries in fall. It's well-suited for low hedges, borders, containers and foundation plantings and can be pruned for size and shape. Attracts birds and pollinators. Also makes a great bonsai.
Generally deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts birds and pollinators. Also makes a great bonsai.
Likes full sun to partial shade. Plant in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Needs to be watered consistently, especially in dry periods. Water when top of soil is dry.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to desired plant shape. Fertilize in early spring to maintain dark green leaf color and growth. Grows in USDA zones 5-9
Available as...
2 year old potted plants.
Free Shipping to most locations. We cannot ship 2 year old plants to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge.
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