Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Gold, Green, Yellow, Variegated

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Red

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Filler, Hedge, Screen, Topiary

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

The shiny, green leaves dotted and speckled with gold make this a beautiful evergreen shrub perfect for areas with heavy shade. Overall, this shrub exhibits moderate growth habits.

Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.