General Landscape Uses: Hedge or border, specimen plant, tropical and coastal landscaping, screening and privacy, containers

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization and erosion control, biodiversity enhancement

Description: A tropical flowering shrub.

Dimensions: Height 6 – 10 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to slow

Native Range: Southeast Asia

Native Habitats: Tropical Forests, Stream Banks and Riparian Areas

Soils: Well-draining, fertile

Nutritional Requirements: High

Salt Water Tolerance: Low

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Part Sun

Flower Color: White or pale yellow

Flower Characteristics: Small

Flowering Season: Spring to early summer

Fruit: Small, rounded capsule that is green when immature and gradually changes to yellow or brown as it matures.

Wildlife and Ecology: Attracts pollinators, soil improvement, shade and shelter for small birds and insects

Horticultural Notes: Grown by cuttings or by seed

Comments: