General Landscape Uses: Hedge, border, foundation plantings, and container gardening

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization, coastal restoration, biodiversity support, drought and climate adaptation

Description: Evergreen shrub.

Dimensions: Height 3 – 4 ft.; Spread 3 – 4 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

Native Range: China

Native Habitats: Subtropical and warm temperate forests, hillsides and rocky slopes, coastal areas

Soils: Well-drained

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate to high

Salt Wind Tolerance: High

Drought Tolerance: High

Light Requirements: Full to part sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Fragrant

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Small, blue/black berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts pollinator and berries provide food for birds and small mammals

Horticultural Notes: Propagated by seed, cuttings, and layering

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