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Hardiness
Zones:
4
to 8 |
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Habit:
Deciduous |
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Growth
Rate: Slow
to moderate |
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Site
Requirements: Sun
to light shade; well-drained soil |
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Height:
2
to 4 feet |
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Width:
3
to 4 feet |
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Texture:
Medium
to fine |
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Form:
Low,
compact, dense mound; can become ragged with age |
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Flower/Fruit:
Pure
white 0.5 to 0.7" flowers on 1.5 to 3" racemes in
early summer on old wood; mild fragrance
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Foliage:
Opposite,
simple bright to deep green leaves; 1 to 3" long; non-showy
fall color |
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Comments:
Drought
tolerant; very adaptable to adverse conditions: cold, pollution,
disease; can be severely pruned to rejuvenate
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Cultivars:
Nikko;
Variegata
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