General Landscape Uses: Hedge, border, foundation plantings, coastal gardens, container gardening

Ecological Restoration Notes: Coastal stabilization, erosion control

Description: A evergreen shrub valued for its attractive foliage, fragrant flowers, and adaptability to various landscapes.

Dimensions: Height 10 – 15 ft.; Spread 10 – 15 ft.

Growth Rate: Moderate to slow

Native Range: China, Japan

Native Habitats: Coastal areas, evergreen scrublands, forest margins, subtropical and warm temperate regions, rocky and hillside habitats

Soils:  Well-draining

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: High

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Showy, Fragrant, small

Flowering Season: April to May

Fruit: Small, woody capsules

Wildlife and Ecology: Pollinator support, wildlife habitat

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings, seed

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