General Landscape Uses: Hedge, border, accent planting

Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization, pollinator support, ornamental reforestation

Description: Gold Mound is a popular plant that is usually kept small and trimmed into a mini hedge. Its golden color stays all year long but tends to turn greener with less sun exposure.

Dimensions: Height 3 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: North America, Central America, Caribbean, South America

Native Habitats: Tropical and subtropical forest edges, coastal scrublands and savannas

Soils: Well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic to slightly alkaline pH (5.5 – 7.5)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: Light blue, lavender

Flower Characteristics: Small

Flowering Season: Spring, summer, early fall

Fruit: Orange-yellow berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator attraction, berries eaten by birds and small mammals, shelter for wildlife

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, seed

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