General Landscape Uses: Hedge, border, specimen planting

Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator attraction, wildlife support, erosion control, air purification

Description: Tropical flowering shrub known for its vibrant, oversized flower clusters and dense evergreen foliage.

Dimensions: Height 6 – 8 ft.; Spread 3 – 4 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Native Range: Tropical Asia

Native Habitats: Tropical forests, lowland woodlands, forest edges

Soils: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5), Neutral (6.6 – 7.3), well-draining

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Flower Color: Red

Flower Characteristics: Showy, dense clusters

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall

Fruit: Small, round, dark-colored berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers attract pollinators and provides shelter and occasional fruit for some birds

Horticultural Notes: Propagation by cuttings, seed

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