General Landscape Uses: Low hedges, borders, container gardening

Ecological Restoration Notes: Pollinator attraction, erosion control, air purification, drought tolerance

Description: Dwarf Ixora has a red cluster of flowers like all Ixora. The leaf is small and dark green. Dwarf Ixora is great for a small hedge with some color.

Dimensions: Height 3 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to slow

Native Range: Taiwan

Native Habitats: Lowland and montane forests, coastal and inland regions, open woodlands and forest edges

Soils: Well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 5.5 – 6.5)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low to moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: Red

Flower Characteristics: Clusters, small, star-shaped

Flowering Season: All year

Fruit: Small, round, dark-colored berries

Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers attract pollinators and fruits are eaten by birds and some mammals.

Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, cuttings

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