Little pruning is necessary to produce or maintain the dense globular form. In spring, the young stems are purple and mature foliage holds its glossy green color all year. Small black fruit that hangs on throughout the winter. Evergreen.
Growth Rate:
Slow
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
White
Bloom Period:
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Water regularly- weekly, or more often in extreme heat; less often when established.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering frequency may be reduced, once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.