General Landscape Uses: Hedge and border, accent plant, mixed gardens

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, microclimate regulation

Description: Foliage is cream, white, and green.

Dimensions: Height 3 – 6 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: Pacific Islands

Native Habitats: Coastal regions and lowland forests

Soils: Well-draining, fertile with moderate moisture levels

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Sun

Flower Color: Reddish-brown

Flower Characteristics: Small, inconspicuous

Flowering Season: All year

Fruit: Small, inconspicuous capsule-like

Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers are small and not highly attractive to pollinators, but may still support bees and small insects.  The dense foliage offers cover for small birds, lizards, and insects.

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings

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